Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 27, 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 27, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/27/25. 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. Squirrel away
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5A. Barely usable pencils
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9A. "Kapow!"
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13A. Snaps
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15A. Banchero who was the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year
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16A. Manipulator of one of the four elements, in a classic animated series
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17A. Natural styles
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18A. __ punk: "Tragic Kingdom" genre
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19A. "All My Children" actress Kathleen
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20A. "Failing that ..."
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21A. Must
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23A. Like some waiters
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25A. Hesitant sounds
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27A. Mikey Day's show, for short
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28A. Guests' guesses
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31A. Some boxing losses
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35A. And …
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36A. "Who Shot Mr. Burns?," for one
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37A. Glom __
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38A. Some humanities degs.
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39A. Confession confession?
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40A. "The best in pests" company
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42A. Attracted to more than one gender, informally
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46A. Peak reward
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48A. Stay at a 57-Across, perhaps
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52A. Hadestown Tony nominee Noblezada
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53A. Big name in chips
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54A. Hot bodies?
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56A. 'Close call!'
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57A. Sustainable place to unwind
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58A. Good listeners?
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59A. ___-eyed
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60A. Code breakers
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1D. Squirrel away
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2D. Waititi of "Our Flag Means Death"
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3D. Mallow family plants with edible seed pods
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4D. Intricate trap
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5D. Tech startup?
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6D. Top knot, e.g.
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7D. Très __
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8D. Safari snap
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9D. Array at a hotel breakfast bar
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10D. Lizard with defensive spines
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11D. ___ gobi
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12D. More than some
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14D. Miss living in Mexico, say
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15D. Duo
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22D. Forms of rapid transit
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24D. Crime stories?
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26D. Kylie's daughter
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27D. Tennis great Monica
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29D. Up the ___
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30D. Compass pt
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31D. Like cut lumber
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32D. One just starting to shine
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33D. Forced a comb through, say
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34D. Easy peasy!
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35D. Exec who might oversee R&D
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41D. Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
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43D. Tea type
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44D. Not just some
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45D. Gives a role
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46D. Bench clamp
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47D. Worshipper of the goddess Pachamama
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49D. Peignoir trim
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50D. Declare
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51D. Writer Shelley
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55D. "Why do you ___?"
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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