Our LA Times Crossword Hints for July 16, 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, July 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 7/16/26. 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. Kiddie pool filler
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5A. Admin. aide
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9A. General feelings
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14A. The big screen?
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15A. Burrowing rodent
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16A. Vinegary sauce
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17A. Southern region of South America
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19A. Puts up for sale
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20A. Herbal medicines?
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22A. Crew blade
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23A. Covers in goo
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24A. Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
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27A. Amer. capital
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28A. Affectionate text
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29A. Glasgow refusal
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30A. Veggie dogs?
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35A. Lost
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36A. Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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37A. Hosp. scan
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38A. Dancer and choreographer Ailey
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39A. Olympic archer?
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40A. Green new deal?
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42A. NLE rival of NYM
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43A. Any of the Tetons: Abbr.
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44A. Arabic for son of
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45A. The "T" of T.S. Eliot
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47A. Not great
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49A. System of connected PCs, for short
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52A. Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
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55A. Energy-channeling healing technique
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57A. Cloudburst
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58A. 'WandaVision' star Elizabeth
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59A. Dibs!
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60A. Shorten, in a way
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61A. Our, in French
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62A. Some cold brews
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63A. "What is it?"
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1D. In on
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2D. Nebraska home of the College World Series
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3D. Forest figure of myth
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4D. Skills assessment
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5D. State fruit of California
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6D. Ocean waves?
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7D. Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
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8D. Steeped brews
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9D. Silicon __
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10D. "Could not stop laughing!"
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11D. Brazilian music genre
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12D. SNAP system
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13D. Mayday! letters
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18D. Manages
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21D. Browser links
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25D. "Quiet, you"
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26D. Wee
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27D. Four Corners Natives
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28D. Colorful ring
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30D. Sheepish cry?
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31D. Mars neighbor
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32D. Many a climate change expert
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33D. Wolverine's cohort
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34D. Historical period
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35D. "Wichita Lineman" singer Campbell
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38D. Shady areas
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40D. Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
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41D. Medicinal 8-Down
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43D. Of the sea
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46D. Word with peace or pace
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47D. SpongeBob's pet, for one
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48D. Just like ewe
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49D. Currency in West Africa
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50D. Interior courtyards
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51D. Forest figure of myth
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53D. Humorist Bombeck
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54D. Wee
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55D. "This Is Us" Emmy winner ___ Cephas Jones
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56D. Evil Woman rock gp.
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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