Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 24, 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 24, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/24/26. 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. Direction in the name of only one U.S. state
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5A. News network that changed its name in 2025
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10A. Story that spans generations
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14A. Writer Wiesel
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15A. Spanish nana
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16A. Large primates
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17A. Performer who might play finger cymbals
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19A. Baseball glove
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20A. "But that's not why I __ ... "
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21A. Cassette
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23A. Australian bird with secondary eyelids
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24A. Fennel flavor
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25A. Easily frightened sort
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28A. "The Simpsons" tavern owner
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29A. Plausible explanation
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31A. Leather with a fuzzy finish
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32A. Blog feed initials
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34A. Sort
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35A. Shiny Happy People band.
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36A. Furry red "Sesame Street" toy
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41A. Small eggs
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42A. Very small eggs
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43A. Guffaw
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45A. __ hair pasta
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48A. Echoing guitar effect
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51A. Bar bill
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53A. Hardware store device that makes custom colors
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55A. Led Zeppelins Whole __ Love
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57A. Feel poorly
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58A. Breakaway group
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59A. Actress/inventor Hedy
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60A. Sheet music symbol
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62A. "How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
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65A. Listen to
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66A. Connected
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67A. Hawaiis state bird
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68A. Small whirlpool
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69A. __ Hall: New Jersey university
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70A. My stars!
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1D. Online video tool
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2D. Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
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3D. Most inane
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4D. Rats (on)
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5D. Exec's degree, often
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6D. __-dried tomatoes
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7D. Hummingbird food
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8D. Like sleep-deprived eyes
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9D. ___ diem
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10D. Actor Waterston
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11D. Each
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12D. Grow angry
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13D. Insightful
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15D. Sum up
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18D. Toss aside forcefully, in slang
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22D. Ford that flopped
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25D. Peddle
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26D. Cola choice
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27D. Delish!
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30D. Go backpacking
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33D. Warning wail
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35D. Raise as kids
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37D. Young male horses
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38D. Checkers turn
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39D. Best. Day. __!
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40D. Blooper reel bits
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44D. Hurricane in Jesmyn Ward's novel "Salvage the Bones"
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45D. Navajo neighbors
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46D. Did exactly right
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47D. "The Handmaid's Tale" setting
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48D. Lionel of the Commodores
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49D. Still around
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50D. 'Meh'
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52D. Fred's friend in Bedrock
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54D. Whimpers
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56D. Muscat citizen
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59D. Acid rock's acid
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61D. Word after waffle or curly
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63D. Boxing ring ruling, for short
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64D. One of a D.C. 100
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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