Our LA Times Crossword Hints for January 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 1/8/26. 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. Some pricey insulated mugs
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6A. Juicer byproduct
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10A. Keeps posted privately
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14A. Buzz word?
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15A. Potatoes in Indian cuisine
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16A. "No way, no how!"
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17A. Leeway
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19A. Title fit for a king
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20A. Possible title for a B-school grad
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21A. Cam button
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22A. Spine-tingling
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23A. Hair of the dog
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24A. Hard-to-find opening on street-sweeping days
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27A. Tickling targets
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29A. Small part of a machine
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30A. Grease again
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31A. Part of WYSIWYG
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32A. Graceful waterbird
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36A. Low Earth orbit, for one
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40A. With sharp resolution
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41A. Seer's gift
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42A. Actress Berry
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43A. ___ Arbor, Michigan
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44A. Troublemaker's opposite
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46A. Period of quiet reflection
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51A. Western treaty gp.
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52A. Project on stage
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53A. Alphabet starter
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54A. Travel stop
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55A. Drive-___
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56A. Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
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60A. Melon covering
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61A. __ bene
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62A. Wickerwork twig
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63A. Altar alcove
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64A. Mattress choice
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65A. Inferior
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1D. Swerve off course, as a ship
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2D. Fond of fine food and drink
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3D. Insect with striped wings
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4D. Othello's betrayer
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5D. Weekend Update show for short
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6D. Apple gadgets
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7D. Horseshoe-shaped security device
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8D. Bathroom in Bath
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9D. Fluffy pup
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10D. School fleet
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11D. Keyless entry sound
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12D. Knickknack
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13D. Paper unit
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18D. Latin 101 verb
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22D. What applesauce may replace in vegan baking
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23D. Tehran tongue
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24D. Tablet
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25D. Frozen treat served with a stroon
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26D. Yuletide
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28D. Like a calico cat
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31D. Fuel additive brand
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32D. Whole bunch
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33D. Feel euphoric
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34D. Close associations
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35D. Must-haves
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37D. TV host Jay
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38D. "That __ true!"
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39D. ''Now I understand!''
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43D. Was full of beans, maybe?
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44D. "The Prophet" author Kahlil
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45D. Like many audiobooks, once
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46D. Colorful aquarium fish
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47D. "Got it, dude!"
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48D. Daybreaks, poetically
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49D. Piano student's assignment
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50D. Creole-speaking nation
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54D. ___ facto
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56D. Demo stuff
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57D. “Please explain”
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58D. Female pig
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59D. Afore
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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