Our LA Times Crossword Hints for July 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, July 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 7/9/26. 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. Hotel waiters
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5A. Carried the day
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8A. Cuts it close?
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14A. Skip past
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15A. __ takers?
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16A. Nikon product
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17A. Dance move performed when entering a room?
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19A. Unexpectedly funny
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20A. Adopt, as an alias
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21A. Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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23A. Makeshift swing
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25A. Bard's "before"
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26A. Network supported by "Viewers Like You"
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29A. Number of legs on a prawn
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30A. Shows up
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35A. Tango move on "Yellowstone"?
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38A. Half an Everest expedition
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39A. Actor Sharif
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40A. Club VIPs
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42A. ''Inner'' prefix
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43A. Curt
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46A. Five-point spin on the dance floor?
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49A. James M. Cain's "__ Pierce"
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51A. Spanish gold
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52A. Contact site
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53A. Singer Yoko
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54A. Wasabi __
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56A. Leap at a military ballet?
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61A. Coffee shop emanations
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65A. Artful dodger?
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66A. Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
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68A. Spot
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69A. Apple core, for short
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70A. Store that sells Frakta shopping bags
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71A. Sounds like a bird
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72A. Slump
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73A. Like a lawn at dawn
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1D. Led Zeppelin's final studio album
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2D. Famous ___ cookies
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3D. "About me" summaries
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4D. Move with a swagger
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5D. Used sprinklers on
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6D. United
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7D. "Blue Bloods" org.
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8D. Annabella of "The Sopranos"
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9D. __ Ferry, West Virginia
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10D. Wildly out of control
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11D. Start of Caesar's boast
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12D. Actor Bana
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13D. Burlap bag
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18D. Suffix that means "maker"
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22D. Mens ___ (criminal intent)
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24D. Wednesday's roommate at Nevermore
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26D. Many a charity tourney
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27D. Deer friend of Flower and Thumper
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28D. Warning from a doghouse
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31D. Rhyme Pays rapper
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32D. Locale
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33D. Log passage
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34D. Granite or marble
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36D. Yucky stuff
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37D. Comfy loungewear
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41D. Enough!
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44D. Assignment
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45D. Terms of service
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47D. Accent piece
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48D. “The Fountainhead” protagonist
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50D. __ Perignon
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55D. Utterly reliable
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56D. Not erect
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57D. Solemnly swear
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58D. Fully appease
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59D. Falco of 'The Sopranos'
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60D. Some USO patrons
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62D. Podcaster's purchase
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63D. Several
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64D. Remain
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67D. Happy Greek cry
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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