Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/8/26. 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. Screenwriter's output
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7A. Confined
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13A. Emma of "Madame Web"
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20A. Gotcha
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21A. Excalibur, notably
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22A. Resolve
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23A. Job for an elephant caretaker?
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25A. Hot pepper
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26A. Double-quick
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27A. Eggs __ easy
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28A. Sugar source
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29A. Mountain __
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30A. Dangerous biters
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33A. Job for a department store model?
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38A. Show contempt for
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41A. Carrot, e.g.
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42A. Ring bearer, perhaps?
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43A. Alter in a way
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44A. Coastline feature
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45A. __ Fideles
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47A. Kibble maker
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51A. Job for a tailor?
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54A. Onetime Nissan make
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56A. Galoot
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57A. Cartesian conclusion
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58A. Needle holder
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59A. Cest la vie
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60A. Saint ___ fire
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62A. Brook fish
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64A. Casual attire
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65A. Job for a nanny?
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70A. Cry of realization
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73A. Roos in pouches
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74A. 1990s cardio workout system
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75A. Third-longest river in Europe
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79A. Summers on "Gilligan's Island"
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81A. Las Vegas drama
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82A. Brand for competitive divers
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84A. Entice
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85A. Job for a cheesemonger?
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90A. Ran off with
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91A. Bounces back
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92A. Bounce house filler
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93A. Ginger ___
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94A. Uni ref. work
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97A. Microbe
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98A. Record player
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100A. Job for an interior designer?
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106A. Whirlybird
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107A. Feel poorly
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108A. __ Goose vodka
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109A. Cedar Point state
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111A. Wall alternative
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115A. More clear, as a photo
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117A. Job for a corporate VIP?
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122A. Small
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123A. Back, on a boat
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124A. Completely committed
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125A. Rubs with oil
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126A. Affixes in a scrapbook
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127A. Subatomic particles
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1D. Breaks down in tears
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2D. Online help option
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3D. Pop singer Ora
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4D. Heavily panned 1987 Beatty/Hoffman comedy
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5D. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame architect
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6D. Mark of perfection, at times
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7D. Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
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8D. Animals that can run up to 50 mph
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9D. Appropriate, as power
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10D. Pewter metal
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11D. Tats
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12D. Discouraging words
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13D. Puerto ___
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14D. Anaheim's county
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15D. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" actor John
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16D. Compass reading
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17D. Repetitive musical composition
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18D. Properly pitched
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19D. Hearty dishes
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24D. Show up solo
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28D. Mentions in a footnote
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31D. Ribbon of fabric
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32D. Common Sense pamphleteer
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34D. Assayers' stuff
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35D. "The Joy of Painting" host Bob
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36D. Carry
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37D. Take the floor
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38D. Kingdom in what is now Yemen
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39D. "On the Beach" author Shute
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40D. Alpha's opposite
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45D. Friend of d'Artagnan
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46D. Evil fiend
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48D. Exam with an Argumentative Writing section
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49D. 100%
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50D. 'Put your wallet away'
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52D. Poet Ogden
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53D. Humdinger
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54D. Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
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55D. Penny-__
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58D. Tuna tartare cut
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60D. Locale in a Steinbeck title
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61D. Certain NCO
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62D. Core argument
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63D. 1990s Israeli prime minister
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66D. Open a bit
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67D. ___ the wiser
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68D. Secret store
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69D. Sought damages
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70D. Part of a Latin 101 conjugation
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71D. __ Top Creamery
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72D. The Good Dinosaur dinosaur
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76D. Lear daughter
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77D. Easy on Me singer
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78D. Last one to cross the finish line
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80D. Klondike Gold Rush site
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82D. Run off with
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83D. Risk
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85D. "Mad Men" role for Elisabeth Moss
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86D. "Happy Birthday" writer
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87D. Comin’ ___ the Rye
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88D. Singer Perry
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89D. Fuel guzzler
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95D. Omelet maker
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96D. Work behind the camera
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99D. Wanderers
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100D. Brutus co-conspirator
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101D. Casual lead-in to "I'm home"
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102D. Memorable Texas mission
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103D. Botheration
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104D. “Haystacks” painter
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105D. English county
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110D. Quaint hotels
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112D. Black-and-white treat
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113D. Arabian port
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114D. Cough syrup amts.
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116D. Upstate NY school
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117D. 50 Cent piece
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118D. Letters on Megan Rapinoe's jersey
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119D. Some Windows systems
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120D. Chest protector
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121D. "Painting To Be Stepped On" artist Yoko
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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