Our LA Times Crossword Hints for June 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, June 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 6/18/26. 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. Completely smitten
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5A. Iraq port city
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10A. Policy chief
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14A. Like some history and hygiene
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15A. Cacophonous
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16A. Sharpen
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17A. Kiss, in Cancún
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18A. Piano composition
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19A. Tiny amount
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20A. Email option since 1997
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22A. Genetic messenger molecule
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23A. Big name in the school supply aisle
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24A. Exercise that may wind up in a playground
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27A. Core muscles
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30A. Longtime Buick model
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31A. Acid rock's acid
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34A. Neck wrap
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35A. Share an office workstation
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36A. Debt letters
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37A. "Casablanca" star, affectionately
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39A. Egg cells
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40A. Minor disagreements
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42A. Realm
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43A. Cars singer Ocasek
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44A. "What's Your Country Song" singer Thomas
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45A. In need of a towel
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46A. Tourism prefix
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47A. 20-Across alternative
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48A. Gymnast’s move
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50A. Current fashion
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52A. Chest muscles
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55A. Exactly
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57A. Winter fishing tool
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59A. Anxiety-related med. condition
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60A. "Say 'aye' forcefully and project confidence," e.g.
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64A. "Chandelier" singer
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65A. Ipanemas city
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66A. Medicine derived from the bark of the willow tree
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67A. Sphere
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68A. Flow stopper
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69A. A few
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70A. Sudoku figs.
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1D. Prefer to be called
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2D. Region
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3D. Nasty wound
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4D. Cool and distant
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5D. Sweetie
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6D. Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
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7D. "Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
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8D. Blip producer
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9D. ___ you sure?
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10D. Put on ice
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11D. Google Meet alternative
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12D. Opening payment
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13D. Backup camera's view
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21D. Output of some furnaces
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23D. Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
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25D. ___ Speedwagon
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26D. E-file org.
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27D. Mamma Mia band
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28D. Obnoxious one
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29D. "Pair it with thyme or rosemary," e.g.
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31D. "The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
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32D. Out of shape, say
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33D. Sign of disuse
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38D. Lacking skill
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41D. "Wouldn't that be nice!"
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48D. Scandinavian inlet
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49D. Saint __: Lesser Antilles island
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50D. Body part with 27- and 52-Across
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51D. Use, as a ladle
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53D. City southeast of Alexandria
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54D. Ear cleaners
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56D. Spread
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58D. "Teach Your Children" gp.
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61D. Choose
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62D. Actor Meadows
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63D. 401(k) kin
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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