Our LA Times Crossword Hints for January 12, 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 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 1/12/26. 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. Awards such as Best Upset and Best Game
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6A. Have a spoonful say
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11A. "Tsk!" kin
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14A. Fleece source
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15A. Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
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16A. Activist Yoko
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17A. 1980s Atari racing game
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19A. Air passenger screening org.
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20A. Future counselor's maj.
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21A. Hallucinations
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23A. Salt Lake state
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25A. Black dialect, for short
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27A. 'Doggone it!'
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28A. Tree goo
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29A. Minimally invasive surgical procedure
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32A. Mop target
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34A. Old photo hue
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35A. Amuses, as with anecdotes
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38A. Elementary school shoebox project
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42A. Actor Nick
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44A. Calfs suckling spot
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45A. Hall of Fame pitcher who threw four no-hitters for the Dodgers
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50A. Industrial tank
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51A. ___ vera gel
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52A. Front of a ship
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53A. Like some high-fiber breakfast bars
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54A. Snug apartments
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57A. Times New ___
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59A. Give in to gravity
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60A. Cylinder in the snack aisle
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64A. Notable time
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65A. Texas A&M athlete
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66A. Cathedral city in Tuscany
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67A. Summer hrs.
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68A. Frowned-upon acts
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69A. Analyze, as ore
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1D. Start to sneeze?
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2D. Moo ___ pork
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3D. British cartoon character who loves muddy puddles
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4D. "Oof, that's not good"
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5D. Quick and nimble
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6D. Monopoly token sported by the game's mascot
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7D. Crossword dir.
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8D. Shook with cold
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9D. Novelist Morrison
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10D. Breaks bread
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11D. Miyazaki's "My Neighbor __"
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12D. Open as a onesie
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13D. Nice and warm
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18D. Emotional wound
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22D. 19-Across request
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23D. Spy-fi side
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24D. See 26-Down
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26D. With 24-Down, outmoded media format
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29D. Mixture of metals
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30D. Nail salon brand
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31D. __ City, Iowa
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33D. Terse text sent while taxiing to the terminal
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36D. Large ruminant in the Rockies
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37D. Octagon at an intersection
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39D. Prepayments in some big book deals
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40D. Ravioli filling, sometimes
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41D. Highbrow
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43D. Benelux continent
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45D. Got smart with
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46D. Sites for some rites
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47D. Chewy candy
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48D. Blacksmiths' workplaces
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49D. Mil. truant
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53D. Desert watering hole
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55D. AirPlay and AirDrop tablet
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56D. Challenging chem course
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58D. Phoenix suburb
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61D. Petty peeve
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62D. Actress de Armas
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63D. Yea's opposite
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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