Our LA Times Crossword Hints for February 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 2/9/26. 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. Prepare to be photographed
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5A. Lobster's pincer
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9A. Trig subject
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13A. "Grand" ice cream
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14A. Buenos ___, Argentina
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16A. Wound-treating plant in ancient Greece and Egypt
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17A. "Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
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20A. PC connection port
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21A. ___ of Skye
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22A. Gabbed on end
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23A. 10-min. NFL periods
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25A. Buffoon
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27A. Sesame ___ bun
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28A. Aviation pioneer who said, "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill"
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32A. Emphatic confirmation of accomplishment
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33A. ___-mo replay
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34A. Under the weather
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38A. __ Miserables
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39A. "That's gross!"
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41A. *Songwriter ___-Manuel Miranda
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43A. Convent resident
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44A. The Dalai __
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46A. Have lunch
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48A. Replaceable turntable part
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50A. Exchange of wedding vows, e.g.
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53A. React to ear scritches, perhaps
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55A. U.K. part
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56A. Near-failing grade
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57A. Hats for haute cuisine chefs
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59A. Gas sealed in glass
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61A. Rizzo the Muppet, for one
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64A. "I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
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67A. Fluttered down to the ground
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68A. Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
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69A. Apex
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70A. Ice Spice songs
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71A. Word underlined in red, maybe
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72A. Fight enders, briefly
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1D. Cuzco's country
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2D. Lyrical homages
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3D. Book club discussion topic
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4D. Opposite of WNW
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5D. Fleet that may display local ads
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6D. Stay out of the limelight
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7D. Unpaid and overdue debts
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8D. Drenched
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9D. Grocery stores
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10D. Quite similar
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11D. Schlepped around
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12D. Follow, as advice
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15D. Tempeh base
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18D. Apply incorrectly
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19D. Launder
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24D. "More deets soon"
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26D. Staff, as a position
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28D. "Elf" star Ferrell
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29D. Lightbulb moment
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30D. Coxswain follower
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31D. Not hanging around
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35D. The Smiths genre
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36D. ___ of personality
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37D. Reflex-test target
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40D. Suffix with spy or ransom
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42D. May refuse to
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45D. Sum totals
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47D. In a high-pitched, cheap-sounding way
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49D. Poet's before
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51D. Floored
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52D. Factor in family planning
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53D. Bucks
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54D. Provide with gear
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57D. Russian monarch
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58D. Data breach target fig.
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60D. 'What a disaster!'
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62D. Nerf darts, e.g.
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63D. Golf pegs
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65D. Nonsense to a Brit
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66D. Tit for __
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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