Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 12, 2026 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, February 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/12/26. 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. Winter X Games host city
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6A. Hey c'mere!
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10A. Park place?
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13A. ___ Doone cookies
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14A. Navel type
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16A. Janelle's "Abbott Elementary" role
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17A. *Pointless task
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19A. Derisive cry
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20A. Chances to swing
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21A. *Climb without ropes
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23A. Like the most yellow banana on the tree
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25A. Urgent care employee
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26A. Chemical synthesis need
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29A. Not on solid ground
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30A. Desert refuges
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31A. Messy pile
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34A. Goblet part
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37A. Telethon VIPs
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38A. *Craftsman kit
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41A. Prospector's find
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42A. Sigh of relief
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44A. 'You sure of that?'
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45A. Pieces of the heart
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47A. Noble title
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49A. Had a great time at
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51A. Quickly get through a season
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53A. Gets out of Dodge
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55A. *Squeaker
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57A. Swashbuckler's sword
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61A. Downside
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62A. Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
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64A. N.J. winter hrs.
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65A. Bunch of flowers
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66A. Gas in some colorful signs
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67A. Software engineer, for short
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68A. Exceedingly dry
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69A. __ of all
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1D. A in communications?
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2D. Chimney buildup
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3D. "Not my __"
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4D. Blow up
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5D. Most unpleasant
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6D. "___ qué?"
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7D. Sees the sites
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8D. Kick off
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9D. Prong
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10D. Place for experiments
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11D. Shapes formed by spotlights
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12D. Lake in the Sierra Nevada
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15D. Utopias
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18D. 30 for 30 network
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22D. Takes to court
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24D. Shared belief system
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26D. Easy win
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27D. Per Person
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28D. Product line?
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29D. Primatology subject
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32D. Pharmaceutical giant __ Lilly
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33D. Daisy kin
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35D. Maumee River endpoint
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36D. Honey brew
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39D. Canola __
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40D. Mausoleum on the Yamuna River
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43D. Happy dog's movements
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46D. In reserve
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48D. Film rolls
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50D. Drug cop
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51D. Secretly looped in
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52D. "No prize for me this time"
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53D. Nap noisily
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54D. Labor leader Chavez
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56D. Unwelcome sound from a barber
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58D. Actress Swenson
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59D. Impediments to effective teamwork
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60D. Monopoly payment
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63D. Needle part
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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