Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/14/26. 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. Grazing spots?
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10A. Classic Milwaukee brewer
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15A. Holding back tears, perhaps
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16A. Cornmeal cake
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17A. Final act for a big star
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18A. Tiptoe
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19A. Phillies All-Star shortstop Turner
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20A. Salon sounds
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22A. Squeaks (by)
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23A. Hermana de la madre
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25A. Scoped out
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27A. Resource that may be recharged with alone time
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32A. Alan Ladd western
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34A. Sphere
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35A. Green shade
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36A. 1990s fad item
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37A. State gemstone of Minnesota
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38A. [Raises hand]
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39A. Ferment, perhaps
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40A. Cut back
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41A. Alabama and Kansas
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43A. Unapologetic self-promotion
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46A. Infer
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47A. ___ complicated
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48A. Big D cagers
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49A. David Oyelowo film set in Alabama
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53A. French head
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57A. Covered in vines
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59A. Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?
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61A. Come and go
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62A. Nonbillable work?
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63A. Goomba, to Mario
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64A. Local cultural ecosystems
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1D. Exam
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2D. River between Russia and China
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3D. Vatican City resident
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4D. Carbo-loaded, say
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5D. Military address
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6D. Art with a moyogi style
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7D. Rando on a message board
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8D. Sitarist Shankar
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9D. Give a hand?
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10D. Campaign gp.
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11D. Mesmerize
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12D. Sting operation
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13D. Cram for book club
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14D. Dances like Savion Glover
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21D. Magnitude
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24D. Water cooler?
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26D. Texter's "Currently"
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27D. Words from a seasoned pro
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28D. Engage in forensics
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29D. Tilts
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30D. "Matlock" star
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31D. Staple of Nigerian cuisine
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32D. Beauty spots?
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33D. State of bliss
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37D. "Les Alyscamps" city
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40D. Burpee target
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41D. Club kin
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42D. Puritanical
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44D. Institution that may have a repatriation policy
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45D. Moving challenges
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48D. Wetland
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50D. Gospel singer Franklin
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51D. Burrow
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52D. Bread maker
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54D. North Carolina college town
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55D. Epic
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56D. Emoji reaction to a hot take
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58D. Word with rub or run
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60D. Kinshasa's country, briefly
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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