Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 27, 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 27, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/27/26. 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. After-dinner drink
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6A. Players who may have to start over many times
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11A. Cannabis compound
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14A. Tickle
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15A. Home of the first jet bridge
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16A. Peach or plum
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17A. *Inlay material, often
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20A. Opposite of very
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21A. "iZombie" setting
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22A. Lip-___
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25A. The Phoenician Scheme director Anderson
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27A. Surgical tool
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28A. *Not cooped up
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32A. Boris Johnson, for one
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33A. Keeps (off)
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34A. Treats embossed with flowers, dots, and dashes
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36A. Blue
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37A. Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
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40A. Cash back?
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43A. Leavening agent
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44A. Lorna of literature
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46A. Typical choice
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49A. Flexible
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52A. Totally believed
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54A. Rx writer
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55A. Price points?
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56A. Moseys
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59A. Poppycock!
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61A. *Lightheaded ones?
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66A. Short-horned bighorn
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67A. Key in
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68A. Acrobat's platform
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69A. "¿Qué __?": Spanish greeting
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70A. Run-down
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71A. Rub it in
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1D. Reservoir creator
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2D. Punk subculture
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3D. Share of the profit
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4D. Fearing disgrace
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5D. Stanza units
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6D. "Ask someone else"
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7D. Exultant cry
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8D. Bumblers
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9D. "The Marvels" star Larson
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10D. Floral leaf
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11D. For real?
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12D. Starter, e.g.
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13D. Sticks in the refrigerator
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18D. Cutesy growl
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19D. Divisions d'une nation
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22D. Pair sharing halves of a heart charm, informally
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23D. Environs
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24D. Furnish temporarily
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26D. Expressed contempt
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29D. '10-4'
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30D. Miracle-__
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31D. Serpentine creature
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35D. Ye ___ Shoppe
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38D. NBA legend Ming
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39D. Predict-ability?
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40D. Musical conclusion
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41D. Earth's pull, for short
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42D. Settles down, in a way
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43D. "Just checking in"
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45D. Discreetly, in slang
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46D. Chemistry lab fixture
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47D. National Gallery of Canada locale
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48D. Old Toyota subcompact
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50D. Public figure?
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51D. Symbol
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53D. Works at, as a trade
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57D. Solitary
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58D. Venue
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60D. ___ beetle
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62D. Took charge
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63D. Joey of fiction
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64D. "Space Jam" org.
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65D. Fully taken care of
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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