Our LA Times Crossword Hints for January 7, 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 7, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 1/7/26. 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. Running sport
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6A. Thrown for a loop
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10A. Lure in
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14A. Moves like a fleeing deer
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16A. Sushi wrapper
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17A. Rep on arm day
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18A. 1991 operation that ended with the liberation of Kuwait
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20A. Molecule part
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21A. Focus to win a contest?
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22A. Flower bed tool
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23A. Sault __ Marie
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24A. Sushi option
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26A. Celestial event such as the Perseids
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30A. "Succession" actor Culkin
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32A. Steal from
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33A. Prototype: Abbr.
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34A. Basilica niche
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35A. ___ economy
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37A. Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
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39A. Communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing
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42A. Two ___ and a lie (icebreaker game)
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44A. Leb. neighbor
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45A. Frittata need
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49A. Lucky acorns, eventually
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50A. Superlative suffix
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52A. Balance sheet column
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54A. Sweet finish for fried chicken
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57A. Large load
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58A. Cards, in NFL scores
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59A. "__ got it!"
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60A. Freeze over
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62A. Make a bad impression?
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64A. Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
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68A. Puts away the dishes?
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69A. Taiwanese computer company
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70A. Stewpot with a conical lid
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71A. Chow for a sow
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72A. Surrender as territory
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73A. Stiletto alternative
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1D. Up in the air, briefly
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2D. Fish-to-be
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3D. Down Under denizens
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4D. Site with tech reviews
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5D. Hwang Dong-hyuk's "Squid Game," e.g.
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6D. Hill worker
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7D. Happy holler
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8D. Representation of uncertainty on a graph
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9D. Assists, in hoops lingo
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10D. Type of A/V connector
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11D. Best in a pool
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12D. Mentee
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13D. __ Fudd
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15D. Area of expertise
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19D. Good to go
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24D. Alias lead-in
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25D. With it
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27D. Conclusion starter
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28D. Beeper
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29D. Provides an address
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31D. Chew out
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36D. Hardware and software support
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38D. Feline in an alley
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40D. Wee
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41D. Nabisco cracker
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42D. Painfully close to home
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43D. Met by chance
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46D. Make bank
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47D. Classic Pontiac
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48D. Oft-protected fig.
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51D. Completely surrounded
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53D. Move back and forth
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54D. God of the underworld
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55D. Nobel-winning physicist Paul
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56D. Skin blemish
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61D. Encourage
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63D. Baking meas.
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65D. Ancient Eur. realm
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66D. Bank corp. with an orange lion logo
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67D. Once called
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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