Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/23/26. 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. Rains cats and dogs
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6A. Inflatable float
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10A. Film school deg.
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13A. Greenish pond growth
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14A. After-sun gel ingredient
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15A. Small appliance that removes wrinkles
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16A. *Woolen garments for ballet dancers
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18A. Floating ice chunk
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19A. Dull and dreary
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20A. Halloween goodies
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22A. Hotel room price
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25A. Right this moment
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27A. Constricting undergarment
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28A. Shocked
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30A. Pretty soon
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32A. Magician's revealing cry
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33A. Grandson of Adam
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34A. "Planet of the ___"
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37A. Indoor rower for short
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38A. Used some Listerine, say
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41A. Sass
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42A. Arlene of classic cinema
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44A. Fairy-tale bear
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45A. Water bill statistic
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47A. Actress Tomei
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49A. Really really hate
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50A. Primary hub of Alaska Airlines, familiarly
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52A. Hoops org.
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54A. Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
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55A. Lipton rival
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56A. With 48-Down, "Insecure" creator/star
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58A. "Laugh-In" comedian Johnson
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59A. Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
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65A. Santa Monica landmark
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66A. The Daily Planet reporter Lois
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67A. Eaglet nest
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68A. Msg. from a pulpit
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69A. Strong urges
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70A. Make fun of
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1D. Chum
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2D. Nashville's Grand ___ Opry
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3D. Fleecy boot brand
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4D. Shoddy treatment
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5D. Cook fast as tuna
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6D. Stallone's "First Blood" role
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7D. The A of IPA
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8D. In favor of
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9D. Court decision that sets a precedent
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10D. *Defensive armor that covers the chest
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11D. Strong suit
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12D. Anxious feeling
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15D. Spain and Portugal's peninsula
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17D. Speak wildly
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21D. Actor Lowe
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22D. Spoke wildly
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23D. Ancient Greek marketplace
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24D. *Fitness gadget promoted by Suzanne Somers
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26D. *Supporting pilot in a "Top Gun" formation
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29D. Droop
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31D. Mardi Gras city familiarly
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33D. Presidential spans
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35D. Elite __: March Madness round
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36D. 'Put the pedal to the metal!'
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39D. In an agreeable manner
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40D. Dynamic ___
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43D. Former's counterpart
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46D. Big name in frozen desserts
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48D. See 56-Across
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49D. Cut with a beam
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50D. Breaks sharply
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51D. Otherworldly
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53D. Two-wheelers
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57D. Pronto
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60D. Dubais fed.
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61D. “The Situation Room” channel
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62D. Lyricist Gershwin
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63D. Female sib
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64D. Workout top
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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