Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 26, 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 26, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/26/25. 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. Personal space, perhaps
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5A. 1950s politico Stevenson
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10A. Wax-coated cheese
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14A. All that's left of a spent apple
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15A. Rings up
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16A. Chianti o pinot grigio
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17A. Can't and won't
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20A. Absolut rival
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21A. Actor Watanabe
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22A. Call off a romance
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23A. Respectful title in "Bridgerton"
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26A. Oracle
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27A. " ___ all adults here"
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28A. Jelly bean dispenser opening
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31A. Reiteration opening
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33A. Take off politely
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37A. Babe
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38A. Revealing garment, or how to make 17-, 23-, 49-, and 53-Across match their clues
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40A. '__ culpa'
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41A. Eco-friendly beauty brand
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43A. To the ___ degree
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44A. "Army of Darkness" director Sam
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46A. Insulation resistance tester's unit
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48A. Doorway
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49A. Tribute band's set list
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53A. Decorator's samples
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55A. Photo session
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57A. Half and half
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58A. Put into effect
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61A. Sliced fruit in some salads
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62A. Metric weights, casually
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63A. Florida city that hosts an annual Pirate Festival
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64A. Shows curiosity
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65A. Match component
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66A. Sudden and jarring transition
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1D. Covertly includes on an email
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2D. Booty
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3D. "Welp, never mind"
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4D. Amscray!
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5D. Orthodontist's org.
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6D. Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
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7D. Peace
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8D. Accompanied by
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9D. Web gateway co.
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10D. Made plain to see
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11D. Part of LED
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12D. Years of Caesar's reign
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13D. Guinness superlative
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18D. Stinky
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19D. Wardrobe malfunction
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24D. Beneficiary
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25D. Mulligan
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28D. Ersatz
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29D. Not just fancy
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30D. Universal donors type briefly
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32D. Germane
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34D. Leave out
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35D. Disaster relief org.
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36D. Come to nothing
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38D. Partnership, informally
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39D. Oracle
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42D. __ Without Borders
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45D. Tottenham's opponent in the North London derby
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47D. Letters for a GOAT, perhaps
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48D. Abbreviation that refers to many racial identities
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50D. Tree hut dwellers on Endor
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51D. Kitchen fixture
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52D. Statistical tool for comparing means
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53D. Water down, say
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54D. Me too
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55D. Self-care destination
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56D. Chaps
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59D. Busy bee in Apr.
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60D. Draft source
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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