Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/3/26. 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. Practical jokes
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5A. Bit of a cloud
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9A. Type of hair extension
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14A. Shrek or Fiona
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15A. Falco of 'The Sopranos'
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16A. "True Colors" singer Lauper
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17A. Amphibians with sticky toes
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19A. Flout convention
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20A. Person-shaped piece in a board game
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21A. Center of operations
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23A. "I saw a mouse!"
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24A. Lip balm brand whose name is short for evolution of smooth
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26A. Unit of corn
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27A. "Moonlight" and "Hidden Figures" actress
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33A. Soft drinks
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36A. Sans ice, in a bar
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37A. __ one's way: meander
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38A. Standard
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39A. Corrodes
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40A. Material that's dated using dendrochronology
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41A. Responsibility
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42A. Land division
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43A. Child care provider
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44A. Fishy breakfast combo
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47A. Took a load off
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48A. Energy bite morsel
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49A. 'Gross!'
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52A. Thrives
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57A. Sarcastic response to whining
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59A. Column style
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60A. Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
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62A. Brownie ingredient
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63A. Aloe ___ gel
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64A. Ditty
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65A. Arterial tube
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66A. Formal diplomatic agreement
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67A. Brand of facial cleanser
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1D. Understand?
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2D. Match, as a subject and verb
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3D. "But for mine own part, it was __ to me": Shakespeare
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4D. Ooze
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5D. It's our turn!
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6D. Wedding words
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7D. Alas!
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8D. Philippine money
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9D. Absolute riot
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10D. Product needed for some hair removal
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11D. Dream home?
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12D. March day to be wary of
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13D. River with "blue" and "white" tributaries
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18D. "Performers" in a tiny circus
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22D. Runs into
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25D. Iroquois nation
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27D. Impromptu jazz gathering
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28D. Discover
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29D. Capital of the short-lived Republic of the Rio Grande
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30D. Highlighter yellow, e.g.
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31D. Unknown author attribution, briefly
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32D. Water current
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33D. Stuck-up sort
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34D. Actress Chaplin
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35D. Medication
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39D. "Haste makes __"
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43D. Unacceptable
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45D. Friendly feline
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46D. Maze-running rodent
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49D. Moving day rental
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50D. "Never __ Give You Up": Rickrolling song
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51D. Contrived
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52D. Insta content
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53D. Cheer (for)
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54D. Fairy tale start
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55D. Evite request
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56D. __ butter
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58D. Director Preminger
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61D. Path of a fly ball
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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