Our LA Times Crossword Hints for January 1, 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, January 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 1/1/26. 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. Complete failures
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6A. 'Now!'
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10A. A couple of bucks?
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14A. Oak tree, once
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15A. Words of dismay
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16A. New Age artist who often sings in Irish
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17A. Crossover design from Vivienne Westwood and Diane von Fürstenberg?
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19A. Suds
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20A. Former quarterback Manning
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21A. ___-Caps candy
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22A. Give a damn?
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23A. __ gel: contents of "Do not eat" packets
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26A. On the decline
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29A. Creative team behind Lilly Pulitzer's signature frock?
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33A. Liturgical vestment
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36A. Really really enjoy a joke
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37A. Madre's sister
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38A. Greek cafe
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40A. Alive and __
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43A. Viking weapon
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44A. Pinnacle
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46A. Affection from a dog
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47A. Item in Giorgio Armani's 50th anniversary collection?
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51A. Patterned fabric woven on Jacquard looms
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52A. Orates
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56A. __ shorts
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58A. Be in debt
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60A. Briny
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61A. Vaping device
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62A. Line of Mary Quant's trademark skirts?
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66A. Place for pews
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67A. Legend
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68A. Wet bars?
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69A. Even
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70A. Keyboard locale
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71A. Really hard to see
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1D. Innocents
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2D. Circular openings in domes
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3D. Synergy Supreme+ gasoline retailer
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4D. "Putting my phone down a sec"
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5D. Weekly skit show, for short
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6D. Scattered
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7D. Target in a game of catch
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8D. Japanese carrier
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9D. Blouse
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10D. Expose as false
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11D. Peppy
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12D. Seeing things
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13D. Redder than medium
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18D. Actor Morales
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22D. Round fig.
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24D. Remote getaway spot
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25D. Moonstruck Oscar winner
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27D. Faces the day
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28D. Musubi seaweed
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30D. Brawl
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31D. Playing surface surrounded by boards
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32D. Droops
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33D. Try
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34D. Call with a raised hand
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35D. State of ramped-up productivity
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39D. Zilch
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41D. Rate of speed
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42D. Beach toy
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45D. Greek island in the Cyclades
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48D. Caught off base?
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49D. Med. plan option
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50D. Functions
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53D. Nepali, e.g.
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54D. Stays fresh
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55D. "Listen to __": podcast that covers a classic teen magazine
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56D. Penny
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57D. Berry native to the Amazon rainforest
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59D. "Don't take me too seriously" indicator
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62D. Prefix with way or wife
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63D. Raw bar need
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64D. Language suffix
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65D. Caviar
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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