Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 25, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions. The LA Times Crossword offers a daily challenge for solvers of all levels, from beginner to expert.
LA Times Crossword Hints, December 25, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/25/25. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Extract in some dog treats, briefly
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4A. Fare ways?
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8A. Blue Ribbon beer
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13A. Mine material
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14A. Tech gift-guide site
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15A. Uneasy feeling
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16A. Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
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19A. Jessica of "The Better Sister"
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20A. London's prov.
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21A. Step up from amateur night
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22A. Cal. column
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23A. Brand stylization such as camel case?
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28A. "r u 4 real?"
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29A. 1860s prez
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30A. Before now
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31A. PG Tips and Barry's
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33A. Odds partner
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36A. Contradict in court
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40A. Creates cabernet with mallets?
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43A. Slumber
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44A. Tip-top
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45A. Element of cooled pudding
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46A. Objective
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48A. "Tinker Bell" voice actress Whitman
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50A. Actress Mendes
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51A. English noble with an eyebrow ring?
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56A. 43-Across letters
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57A. One point in gin rummy
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58A. DC villain Luthor
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59A. Tie to a dock
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61A. End-of-year perk, and what this puzzle's circled letters form
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66A. Actor/director Waititi
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67A. Beauty aisle brand
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68A. Unreliable stat from the chronically late
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69A. Like an intimidating climb
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70A. Eyelid issue
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71A. Set
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1D. Burger, fries, and a drink, perhaps
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2D. Cognitive ability improver
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3D. Hockey Feint
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4D. Includes, in a way
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5D. "Ballerina" actress de Armas
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6D. "__-a-Lula": classic Gene Vincent hit
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7D. Real-time record-keeper, for short
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8D. Good bud
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9D. Form 1040 amt.
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10D. That's exactly right!
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11D. "Doctor De Soto" writer/illustrator William
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12D. Dance with figure-eight steps
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17D. Idris of "Hijack"
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18D. Volcano where Bronte pistachios are grown
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22D. Wool-loving pests
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24D. __ Eats
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25D. Society for smarties
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26D. Taj Mahal city
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27D. Luxury hotel chain
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32D. Spread, as peanut butter
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34D. Sleepy housemate
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35D. ___ cum laude
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37D. Trail for cyclists
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38D. Covering everything
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39D. Brunch date hr.
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41D. Extraordinary
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42D. Feature of some distressed jeans
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47D. Turn to liquid
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49D. Furry red Muppet
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51D. Promises between besties
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52D. Apple's old messaging app
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53D. Haunting
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54D. Short exhibitions
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55D. Speak highly of
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60D. Pull felt on Earth
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62D. 1950s prez
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63D. Sucker
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64D. Go
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65D. Ta-ta!
The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its clever clues and challenging difficulty level, and is popular among crossword enthusiasts around the world.
The LA Times Crossword was first introduced in 2005, and has since become a beloved tradition for many crossword solvers. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their skill and creativity in the field of crossword puzzles.
One of the interesting features of the LA Times Crossword is its inclusion of a wide range of topics, from pop culture and current events to science and history. The puzzle is also known for its themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.
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