Our LA Times Crossword Hints for July 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 7/21/26. 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. Prattles on
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5A. Bay Area sch.
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9A. Uninspiring
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14A. Mapa of “Ugly Betty”
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15A. "New Rules" and "New Love" singer Dua
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16A. Twisted humor
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17A. Shampoo for horses as well as humans
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19A. Honeycomb units
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20A. Neither partner
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21A. Future atty.'s exam
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23A. Southeast Asian language
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24A. Meatless Chinese noodle dish
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29A. Hullabaloo
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30A. Light ___ feather
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31A. Product labels
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32A. Private aid gp.
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33A. Sure winner
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36A. "The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
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42A. Not asea
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43A. Poem of praise
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45A. Former House speaker Nancy
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48A. Due-in hr.
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51A. Crank (up)
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52A. Tender salad greens
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56A. The Lord of the Rings beast
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57A. Move for ones co. say
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58A. Olive extract
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59A. Capone cohort Frank
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61A. Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
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66A. "OK, that was dishonest"
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67A. Ritz-Carlton competitor
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68A. Tops with frosting
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69A. Ride a bike
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70A. Auld Lang __
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71A. Every ___ and cranny
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1D. Thanksgiving tuber
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2D. ___ carte menu
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3D. Writing tool
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4D. All-too-public argument
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5D. Marathons longer than 26.2 miles, familiarly
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6D. U.S. intel org.
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7D. Tell all, as gossip
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8D. Untrue!
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9D. Beckham also known as Posh Spice
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10D. ___ we there yet?
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11D. Wind-borne allergen
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12D. Embedded, as tiles
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13D. High-end vacuum cleaners
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18D. The "N" of N.B.
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22D. "Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
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24D. Vehicle for movers
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25D. Microsoft web browser
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26D. Yummy
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27D. Iraq port city
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28D. Plenty of
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34D. __ of the woods mushrooms
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35D. More quirky
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37D. Entryway
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38D. Without losing one's cool
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39D. Renée __ Goldsberry of Girls5eva
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40D. Sushi seaweed
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41D. Biblical garden
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44D. 41-Down woman
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45D. Relating to sound
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46D. In a creepy way
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47D. Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
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49D. Nickname for Canada's $2 coin
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50D. French friend
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53D. "Battlestar Galactica" actor Edward James ___
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54D. Like hand soap
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55D. Singing brother of Simon and Theodore
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60D. No. on a résumé
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62D. Airbnb alternative
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63D. ___-friendly
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64D. Opposite of paleo-
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65D. Sound of disapproval
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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