Our LA Times Crossword Hints for January 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 1/23/26. 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. Word on some birth announcements
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5A. Bowlers e.g.
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9A. Storage box
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14A. French friend
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15A. Bread maker
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16A. Video counterpart
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17A. Uneven do
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18A. Mallet game
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19A. Rapinoe who won the Ballon d'Or Féminin in 2019
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20A. Add to one's ear piercings?
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23A. Onetime owner of Virgin Records
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24A. Michael of Monty Python
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25A. Seed cases
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27A. "There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
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33A. Brew made from petals
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35A. Kitchen gadget
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36A. Gives a hand
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37A. Body shop fig.
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39A. "The King and I" role
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40A. Uses a Brillo pad on
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43A. Meditation spot
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46A. Trio trying to sneak past the guard at a sauna?
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48A. Location
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49A. Evasive maneuver
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52A. Dejected
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55A. "Get your own die, pal!"?
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59A. Words to live by
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61A. Home overhaul, informally
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62A. Iranian money
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63A. Amazon assistant
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64A. Small fastener
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65A. Utah home of Sugarloaf Mountain
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66A. Back, as a racehorse
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67A. "Holy moly!"
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68A. Existed
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1D. Nasty cut
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2D. "Ya dig?" reply
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3D. Rodeo rope
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4D. Motivation for seeking counsel
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5D. Heaven forbid!
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6D. Assert
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7D. Disclose
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8D. Comics canine
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9D. Required remittance
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10D. Peach or plum
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11D. Border
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12D. “The King and I” setting
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13D. Knives Out actress Collette
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21D. The Aswan High Dam's river
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22D. Snout-touching sound
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26D. Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
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28D. Two-finger sign
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29D. Gut course
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30D. Arm bone
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31D. Out of shape
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32D. Timeline stretch
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33D. Sumptuous
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34D. Fragrance
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36D. Winter hrs. in Halifax
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38D. Craggy hill
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41D. Surname of two directors in the "Ghostbusters" franchise
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42D. Enemy of the Jedi
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44D. Period of invincibility in video games
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45D. "About __": Hugh Grant film based on a Nick Hornby novel
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47D. Within earshot
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50D. Skillful deceit
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51D. Online cash-back offer
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52D. Automaker that declared bankruptcy in 2011
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53D. Wagon part
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54D. Lose on purpose
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56D. Actress Hatcher
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57D. Pic
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58D. Joie de vivre
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60D. Ergonomic brand
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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