Our LA Times Crossword Hints for July 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 7/2/26. 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. Jazzy improvisation
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5A. Taylor-Joy of The Queen's Gambit
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9A. Whimper
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13A. Vulgar one
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14A. Bird on the Canadian dollar coin
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15A. Hard to erase, perhaps
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17A. "Today was rough"
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19A. High cost for the Super Bowl
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20A. "... at the very least"
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21A. Dame introduction?
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22A. Parks and Recreation town
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25A. Red friend of Cookie Monster
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27A. Was first
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28A. Close enough
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29A. Yemen port that faces the Somaliland port Berbera
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31A. "I am in this meme"
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33A. Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
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34A. Banh mi spread
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35A. Fashion week focus
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38A. Health insurance giant
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40A. Update from a Lyft driver
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42A. Big mad and not hiding it
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43A. Floor connectors
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45A. Architect's constraint, for short
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47A. Feminine pronoun
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48A. Meaty sauce
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49A. Engrave on glass
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50A. Kilt companion
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51A. HS fundraiser
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53A. Very, informally
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55A. Ocean escapades?
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57A. Command to attack
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59A. Middle-distance runners
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61A. Bracelet spot
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62A. Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
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66A. Oktoberfest souvenir
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67A. Bread for an Italian sandwich?
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68A. Boo-boo
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69A. Like yesterday!
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70A. "The Pat McAfee Show" network
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71A. Turow book set at Harvard
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1D. Sac fly result
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2D. Atom with a sign
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3D. Adversary
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4D. Refrigerant trademark since the 1930s
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5D. Tree-lined walkway
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6D. NYC nabe below Union Square
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7D. Skeptical remark
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8D. Figure in a halo
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9D. Key influencers?
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10D. Go back a step
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11D. Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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12D. First page of el calendario
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16D. Peachy follower
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18D. Cartesian concept that questions the reality of waking life
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22D. Deli pockets
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23D. Portfolio piece
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24D. "Can you believe this scam?"
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26D. Prefix with day or way
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30D. __ shadow
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32D. Umami enhancer, briefly
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36D. Dane introduction?
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37D. Social rules
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39D. Actress Vardalos
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41D. Fitting
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44D. Long sammich
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46D. Level of authority
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51D. Spots for education?
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52D. Subtle hair dyes
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54D. Awards ceremony host
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56D. Childish comeback
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58D. Director Kazan
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60D. Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
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63D. Possess
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64D. Contend (for)
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65D. Nigiri topper never served raw
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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