Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/22/26. 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. Commotion
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5A. Hat for Carmen Sandiego
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11A. "A Boy Named Sue" singer
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15A. Peppa and Petunia
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19A. Break __ song
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20A. Resume business
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21A. City northeast of Mauna Loa
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22A. "I think I goofed"
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23A. Writing tablet at a cleaning service?
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25A. Commotions
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26A. Coffee district west of 21-Across
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27A. Castle tower
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28A. Highest part
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29A. Copier sheets at a French restaurant?
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31A. Foul territory
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32A. Unspecified amount
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34A. Self-satisfied
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36A. Spots for daith piercings
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37A. Antique photos
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39A. Research specialties
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41A. Catherine of "The Studio"
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45A. Writing implements at a biotech lab?
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49A. Fight show for more than 30 years
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50A. Keep an eye on
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51A. New Mexico art hub
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52A. However briefly?
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54A. Succotash bean
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55A. Fishhook projection
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56A. Buster
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57A. Does in a forest
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58A. Dragon's retreat
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59A. __ pale ale
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61A. "Grand Hotel" star Greta
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63A. Eurasian range
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65A. Counterculture drug
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66A. File holder at a music store?
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70A. Bit of hair gel
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73A. American Red Cross founder Barton
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74A. Old record players
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75A. Blubbers
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79A. "The Young and the Restless" actor Braeden
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81A. Beauty Brand
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82A. "Don't lose any sleep over it," in a text
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83A. Colombian metropolis
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84A. Overdo the praise
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85A. Sch. that retired Caleb Williams' No. 13
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86A. Fill completely
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88A. Advil alternative
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91A. All ___
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93A. Metal fasteners at a culinary school?
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96A. Decaf brand
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97A. Part of an EGOT
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98A. Call it a day
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99A. Thunderstruck band
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101A. Nights of anticipation
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103A. Have a chat
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104A. Groovy!
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107A. Adhesive roll at a watch factory?
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111A. French affirmation
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113A. Gloomy Milne character
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115A. Home of the NHL's Mammoth
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116A. Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
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117A. Measuring device at a toy store?
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119A. Software test version
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120A. ___ fail
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121A. Chaperone
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122A. "Mulan" voice actress __-Na Wen
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123A. "Praise be!"
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124A. Place for curlers
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125A. Texas congressman Joaquin
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126A. Circus routines
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1D. Clenched hands
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2D. Not censored at all
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3D. "Likely __!"
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4D. Whiskey cocktail
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5D. Chili-and-chips dish
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6D. "Nightfall," poetically
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7D. Iditarod crew
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8D. Dirt on a campaign rival, briefly
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9D. Brings in
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10D. "... __ a bottle of rum"
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11D. Juice box?
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12D. Assistant
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13D. Spots for sledding
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14D. Book before Joel
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15D. Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
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16D. Denny's rival
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17D. Vanished
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18D. __-pei: wrinkly dog from China
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24D. Moves back to zero
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29D. Preserves in salt
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30D. Clipper's front
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33D. Attic pests
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35D. Powerful shark
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37D. Novak Djokovic's nation
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38D. Middle of some long weekends
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40D. Orbiter smaller than a planet
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42D. Common typeface
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43D. Director Harold
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44D. 97-Across, e.g.
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45D. Mongolian desert
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46D. Dear ___ Hansen
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47D. Socially awkward type
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48D. Talmudic scholar
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49D. Planet
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53D. Gets all better
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56D. Quarters on a base
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57D. Brew served at Moe's Tavern
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60D. Clemson's athletic gp.
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61D. Hockey scores
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62D. "That's really impressive!"
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64D. Work on "Project Runway," say
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67D. Bringer of rain
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68D. Third of a third
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69D. Chef's road map
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70D. "Dancer Adjusting Her Slipper" artist
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71D. Oranjestad's country
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72D. Animal on old nickels
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76D. Rapper ___ Sweatshirt
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77D. Ballet bend
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78D. Transgressions
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80D. Singer with the 1984 hit "I Feel for You"
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86D. Barrel component
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87D. Unit of forestland
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88D. "The Thin Man" dog
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89D. Spiky heel
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90D. "Spider-Man" surname
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92D. Talladega event
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94D. Sprain soother
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95D. Nasal cavity cleansing vessel
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97D. Tentacled mollusks
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100D. Salon appliance
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102D. "The March King"
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104D. __ acid
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105D. Isn't for you?
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106D. Icy obstacles
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107D. Polka band horn
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108D. Individual thing
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109D. Actress Blanchett
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110D. Score after deuce, at times
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112D. Market IDs
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114D. Sonoran Desert city
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117D. Torso muscle, for short
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118D. Go wrong
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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