Our LA Times Crossword Hints for January 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 1/9/26. 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. Framing pieces
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6A. Layer under a tee
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10A. Basketball commentator Rebecca
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14A. Swings and misses three times, say
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15A. Nudge
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16A. Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
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17A. Pseudo
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19A. Annual EDM festival in 22-Down
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20A. Fashionably nostalgic
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21A. __ the consequences
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23A. Evil act
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24A. Lab coat
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25A. Neo?
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29A. Word of woe
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31A. Biological pouch
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32A. Maxims
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33A. Portions (out)
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35A. Covered in crystals?
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37A. Stalter of "Hacks"
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38A. Mono-
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42A. 'Also . . .'
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43A. Pair
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44A. Spot targeted by butterfly stretches
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47A. Takes up a lot of space
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51A. "__ been a minute"
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53A. Ibiza, por ejemplo
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54A. Mega
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57A. Shade tree
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58A. Tax counterpart
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59A. Missing GI
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60A. Concession speech?
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62A. Down in the dumps
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64A. Anti
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68A. Location, location, location
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69A. Transcript figs.
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70A. Racing shell
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71A. Leave in the lurch in the church
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72A. "Abominable" character named Everest
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73A. Word of woe
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1D. Peter Pan rival
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2D. In general
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3D. "Naked" rodents
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4D. Get three eights in blackjack, say
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5D. Unsmiling
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6D. Procedure practiced on mannequins: Abbr.
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7D. Preferring platonic relationships, informally
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8D. Café du __: New Orleans shop known for beignets
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9D. Collar danglers
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10D. Rapper ___ Mama
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11D. Elects to participate
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12D. Strait off the coast of Siberia
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13D. Indonesian apes
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16D. Over-easy serving
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18D. Nemeses
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22D. Biscayne Bay city
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24D. Sibs and 'rents
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26D. Make like a banshee
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27D. Covertly included
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28D. Sushi bite sometimes served on a model boat
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30D. Vegan protein option
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34D. Winter break?
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36D. "We doing this?"
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39D. Decline to take the high road
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40D. Naan relative
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41D. Small bit of facial jewelry
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45D. "You won't get away with this!"
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46D. __ khao: Laotian crispy rice salad
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47D. High-ranking noncom
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48D. A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
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49D. Climber's descent
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50D. Absorbent
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52D. Foul mood
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55D. Have no reception, say
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56D. Corning Museum material
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61D. Killer whale
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63D. Have a snack
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65D. "Etc.," in Pittsburghese
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66D. Fed. stipend for some people with disabilities
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67D. Srsly?!
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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