Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 16, 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 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/16/26. 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. Expenses
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6A. Happy __ clam
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9A. "Judy" Oscar winner Zellweger
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14A. Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
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15A. Captain's record
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16A. Garlicky spread
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17A. Communication system with dots and dashes
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19A. "I'm chipped" collar attachment
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20A. Peel or pare, say
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21A. Artist Yoko
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22A. Miss Marple, e.g.
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23A. "Aladdin" transport
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25A. One little piggy's destination
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29A. Cap
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30A. Look forward to
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31A. Bike part that can be raised and lowered
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33A. Rickman of "Love Actually"
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37A. Early-week newspaper feature
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40A. Side social media accounts, informally
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41A. Many moons
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42A. Temporary body dye
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43A. Mini owner
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44A. TikTok content
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45A. Actor who plays Allan in "Barbie"
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51A. NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
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52A. Chem class locale
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53A. Exchange
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57A. Queen's tenure
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58A. Nickname for Detroit
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60A. Permeate
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61A. Be in debt
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62A. Supporter of the arts?
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63A. Donkeys
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64A. "Bel Canto" novelist Patchett
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65A. Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
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1D. Summer sleepaway site
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2D. Smell
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3D. Achy after exercise, say
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4D. Meas. on the wrapper of a stick of butter
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5D. Catch my drift?
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6D. "Run ___ now"
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7D. Likewise
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8D. Stone or Iron follower
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9D. Berate
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10D. Puffer jacket filler, often
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11D. Still snoozing
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12D. Exhilarate
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13D. Twice four
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18D. Paint layer
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22D. Sings like Sarah Vaughan
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23D. Self-referential
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24D. Utter mess
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25D. Three Bears matriarch
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26D. Mil. truant
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27D. __ and rave
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28D. Nanny's offspring
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31D. [grimace]
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32D. Directional suffix
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33D. Amazed
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34D. __ Star State
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35D. River of Florence
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36D. Confidentiality contracts, for short
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38D. Sanaa's country
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39D. Branch of Islam
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43D. The "B" of LBJ
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44D. Airbnb competitor
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45D. Tennis star Sharapova
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46D. Action __: post-meeting list
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47D. Baby beds
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48D. Peace Palace site, with "The"
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49D. Bozo
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50D. Devoured
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53D. Con
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54D. The Badger St.
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55D. Suit to __: fit perfectly
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56D. Gomer of TV's Mayberry
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58D. Extinct New Zealand bird
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59D. Food writer Drummond
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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