Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 31, 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 31, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/31/25. 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. Sugar serving
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5A. Crockery flaw
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9A. Paper or plastic items
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13A. Microbiology lab gel
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14A. '___ that the truth!'
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15A. "At your earliest convenience," less politely
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16A. Intentionally delaying, or a punny title for this puzzle?
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19A. Error message?
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20A. NYC nabe near the Bowery
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21A. Added to the team
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22A. Kicking sport
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24A. Actress Palmer
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25A. The Queen of Pop
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27A. Network featured in "Good Night, and Good Luck"
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30A. Low voices in a women's choir
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33A. Lav
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34A. Sailor's assent
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35A. Shabby
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36A. Rare opening in 54-Across
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37A. Screen writing?
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38A. Squeak (out)
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39A. Tom, Dick, and Harry, for example
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40A. Name after peach or before toast
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41A. Mom to Auntie
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42A. Be glad to
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44A. Image file format
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46A. Like the pick of the litter?
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49A. Beefy, casually
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51A. Move like a hummingbird
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52A. D-backs, in box scores
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54A. Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
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57A. Shawkat of "Search Party"
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58A. Team with a red-tailed hawk mascot named Swoop
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59A. California county with a wine train
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60A. Ran in the wash
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61A. __ there tiger
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62A. Gender-fluid pronoun
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1D. Slurps (up)
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2D. Uniq fruits
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3D. Body shop franchise
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4D. Ask too much, say
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5D. Paddled about
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6D. One regularly experiencing bettor days
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7D. IT part
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8D. Vacay from work
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9D. Patterned fabric that originated in Indonesia
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10D. "If memory serves ..."
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11D. Up for a challenge
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12D. Went a mile a minute, maybe
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17D. Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
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18D. Seehorn of "Pluribus"
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23D. "Please be serious"
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24D. Twist into a pretzel
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26D. Sounds like a you problem
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28D. Notation on an invite
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29D. Sonic the Hedgehog developer
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30D. Leaves speechless
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31D. Norse god of mischief
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32D. Ooh-la-la!
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36D. Self-satisfied
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37D. Good start?
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40D. Low-gloss
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42D. Checked (out)
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43D. Bow alternative
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45D. Be appealing
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47D. One of the Torah's four matriarchs
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48D. Type of offal
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49D. Sign of healing
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50D. Muralist's canvas
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51D. Target of some mining
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53D. "My word!"
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55D. Expected any minute
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56D. Explosive used in some mining
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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