Our LA Times Crossword Hints for June 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, June 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 6/16/26. 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. Pizza-crust option
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5A. 24 hours?
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8A. Some
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12A. Nevada gambling town
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13A. Penalized for littering, say
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15A. Tilt-a-Whirl, e.g.
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16A. Overnight __: breakfast dish
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17A. Flatscreen, maybe
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18A. At no cost
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19A. Build a snow fort or catch frogs
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22A. Conclude
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23A. Startled cry
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24A. Married name follower
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25A. Put in the overhead bin
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27A. What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
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33A. Boiling
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34A. Spoil
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35A. Qatar's capital
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36A. Intel mission
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39A. Wrinkly little dog
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40A. Ran out of patience
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41A. Am __ late?
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42A. Mined-over matter
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43A. Insurance giant bailed out in 2008
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44A. Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
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49A. Food Network figure
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50A. ___ Lanka
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51A. ''For __ a jolly good fellow''
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53A. Volcanic eruption residue
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55A. Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
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59A. Drops behind
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61A. Bright celestial events
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62A. Creole vegetable
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63A. Important phases in history
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64A. __ Valley, California
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65A. Ancient city in modern Turkey
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66A. ___ of the times
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67A. Mets' div
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68A. Mr. Potato Head attachments
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1D. Familiar plot device
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2D. Medic in role-playing games
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3D. Amount of food consumed
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4D. Likely to snoop
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5D. Tried to reduce one's 3-Down
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6D. 'No ifs, __ or buts!'
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7D. Bigfoot cousin
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8D. Dog kennel greeting
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9D. Fuel that can be stacked
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10D. Perfect place
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11D. Invasive plant
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13D. Able to speak a language with ease
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14D. Movie franchise package, perhaps
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20D. Bagel flavor
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21D. "And more of the same" abbr.
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26D. Golden years
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28D. Blow (by)
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29D. More realistic
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30D. One who isn't good at sharing
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31D. The Blackhawks, on scoreboards
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32D. Actress Dennings
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36D. Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
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37D. Landing hr. guess
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38D. Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
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39D. Seasoned vet
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40D. Old audio systems
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42D. Cause resentment
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43D. From the top
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45D. Eternally, in poetry
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46D. Sprawling property
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47D. Yoga energy point
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48D. Abject fear
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52D. Doesn't leave
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53D. Hoppy pintfuls
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54D. Hindi cinema dress
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56D. Faucet brand
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57D. Racket head shape
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58D. Reusable bag
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60D. Target of ID thieves
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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