Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/19/26. 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. Wood used by luthiers
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6A. High-five sound
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10A. One of many in Indonesia's Kepulauan Seribu
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15A. He-Man's twin
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16A. Area
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17A. "I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
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18A. "Espresso" singer
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21A. 2024 Korean Air merger partner
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22A. More haunted
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23A. "Jeopardy!" champion Amodio
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24A. Collectible card protector
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29A. Wee
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30A. Taking time off from school?
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33A. Flavor of fermented foods
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35A. Secure, as a boat
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36A. Mississippi formation
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39A. Something to shoot for
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40A. Start to fix
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42A. Tub with jets
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44A. Product of a redox reaction
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45A. Tranquil
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47A. "Make it ___!"
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49A. Pet adoption that wasn't planned
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54A. Infield call
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56A. Taquería drink
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57A. European range
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60A. Pachakamaq worshippers
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61A. Quick look
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63A. Mammal with a saddle patch
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65A. Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
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68A. Freelancer's targets
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69A. Gave meaning to
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70A. Knight rider's companions?
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71A. "Nothing yet!"
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1D. Tea in masala chai, perhaps
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2D. Tibet’s capital
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3D. Payment method
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4D. Printing gaffe
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5D. Part of the water cycle
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6D. Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour co-headliner
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7D. Follower of wisdom or love, in hairstyling
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8D. Actress Gasteyer
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9D. A pop
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10D. "Got it"
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11D. Daily spectacle
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12D. Accidentally reveal
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13D. Do a virtual interview, say
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14D. "Fresh Air" co-host Gross
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19D. Condé __
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20D. Orange skin
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25D. Citrus fruit
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26D. Indigenous people of North Carolina
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27D. Alter __
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28D. Devices for watching old home movies
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31D. Sneak around
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32D. "Minor Detail" novelist Shibli
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33D. Shipper with brown trucks
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34D. Astronaut Jemison
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37D. Be better than
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38D. 'Whichever'
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41D. In medias ___
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43D. Educational ad
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46D. Warm
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48D. Admit
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50D. Lore
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51D. "Holy moly!"
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52D. Step on a ladder
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53D. Stood up to, say
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54D. Aardvark feature
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55D. Like some accents
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58D. Given (to)
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59D. Item in an Ikea kit
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60D. Wedding exchanges
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61D. Understands
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62D. Starter home?
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64D. Puts together
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66D. Was in charge
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67D. NorCal hub
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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