Our LA Times Crossword Hints for January 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 1/3/26. 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. 2013 memoir that was followed in 2025 by "Finding My Way"
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10A. Passing muster
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14A. Interns, at times
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15A. Birds whose collective noun is chime
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16A. Shared pleasantries
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17A. Sank, in a way
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18A. Olive often found with spinach
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19A. Word on a green helmet
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20A. Without restraint
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21A. Essential
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22A. Destiny
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23A. Brio
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25A. Haterade
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27A. Two pieces?
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29A. Thai’s neighbor
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30A. Physical location
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32A. Drops from above
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33A. Fine print e.g.
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34A. Question asked by a fan?
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37A. Wonder
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38A. Left
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39A. Prepares (oneself)
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40A. Big mo. for florists
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41A. Top-tier
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43A. Rundgren in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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44A. Be wrong
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45A. First perfect number
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46A. Olympic archer?
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48A. Pop by
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50A. Giveaway
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51A. Fancy!
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54A. Saw
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55A. Scenario just before a board takeover?
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57A. Volunteer's offer
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58A. Sharp kicks?
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59A. From South Asia, perhaps
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60A. Namesakes of some days in English
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1D. In that case
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2D. Theater group
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3D. Series of courses
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4D. Former "The Great British Baking Show" co-host Giedroyc
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5D. Seriously?
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6D. Down the road
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7D. Let up
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8D. Chuckles at a gif, say
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9D. Sanctuary
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10D. Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
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11D. Clever
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12D. No longer a foal
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13D. Drug needed for some trips
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15D. Rhetorical expression of approval
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20D. Characteristic patterns
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21D. Support staff?
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22D. "Queen of Creole Cuisine" Chase
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24D. C in C
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25D. Spot for getting one's buds together?
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26D. Classic toys with colorful pegs
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28D. Pushes
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30D. Rub the wrong way
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31D. “Simmer down”
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35D. Early operating system
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36D. Some vintage cars
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42D. Rock
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47D. Like May through August
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49D. 50% up front?
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50D. Birria order
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51D. "The Simpsons" character whose surname is Mann
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52D. Due
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53D. Informal ride
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54D. Lemon
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55D. Hr. division
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56D. Hound
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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