Our LA Times Crossword Hints for July 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 7/18/26. 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. Doctrines
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8A. Incomplete Wikipedia article
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12A. 1990s sketch comedy show
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15A. PBS series hosted by librarian Mychal Threets
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17A. Lemon juice?
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18A. Javelin
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19A. Strong suit
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21A. Conditional word
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23A. Senior
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25A. Mother of Apollo and Artemis
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26A. Shaping tool
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28A. Tillamook's state
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30A. Blast
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32A. "Am I free to go?"
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34A. Complex trap
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35A. Nail salon brand
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37A. Gen __
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38A. ___ Etats-Unis
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39A. Recklessly
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42A. Has a summer job?
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44A. Recently
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45A. Birds paraded on Saint Stephen's Day in Ireland
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47A. Pressing need
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48A. Hardship
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50A. Grow friendlier
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54A. Squeals
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56A. ___ nerve
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58A. Like
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59A. "Regardless of what you think ... "
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62A. "I deserved that"
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63A. "Do-Re-Mi" figure
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64A. Spanish wives
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1D. Expression of grief
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2D. Youngest Oscar winner
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3D. Part of a frame job?
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4D. Just OK
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5D. Dollar alternative
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6D. Second-rate
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7D. Capellini
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8D. Alarm
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9D. French pronoun
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10D. Pinkie-side bone
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11D. Gravity-powered racer
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13D. Equipment that may level the playing field
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14D. Copper alloy popularized by its use in Fabergé eggs
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16D. Wipes brand
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20D. Vocal qualities
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22D. Lens opening?
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24D. Sports reporter Holly
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27D. Up in the air
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29D. Played over
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30D. Barbecue option
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31D. Snacks for sea otters
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33D. Leeway for a test-taker
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34D. Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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36D. Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
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40D. Offered as an inducement
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41D. App gestures
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43D. Setting not observed by most of Arizona: Abbr.
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46D. Ruling classes
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49D. Opportunity on Mars, e.g.
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51D. Chills
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52D. Word in many Polynesian languages
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53D. Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
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55D. Royal address
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57D. Business org.
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60D. Anticipatory period
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61D. Duran Duran album with the hit "Hungry Like the Wolf"
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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