Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 12, 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, March 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/12/26. 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. Grans
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6A. Deceptive action
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11A. Trident-shaped letter
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14A. Exhaust
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15A. Heavy-duty cooler brand
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16A. Shade tree
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17A. __ rhythm: brain wave pattern
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18A. Respectful refusal
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19A. 2022 National Toy Hall of Fame inductee
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20A. 2019 Dua Lipa hit single
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23A. Dense grove
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25A. Change one's story?
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27A. Marmalade bit
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28A. 1986 Kenny Loggins hit single
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33A. Waffle topper
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35A. Irish designer Kiely known for her stem leaf print
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36A. Some QB protectors
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37A. 2018 Cardi B hit single
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41A. Australian bird
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44A. On-campus digs
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45A. Grassy yards
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49A. 1972 Eagles hit single
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53A. Third-qtr. month
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54A. 'Juno' actor Michael
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55A. 10,000 square meters
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57A. Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
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62A. Canadian prov.
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63A. Pong platform
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64A. Photo finish
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67A. Oft-redacted ID
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68A. High anxiety
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69A. Beg
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70A. Gobbled up
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71A. Crept stealthily
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72A. Incline
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1D. Energy bar bit
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2D. Once-common wood for Louisville Slugger
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3D. Requiring more help
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4D. Motorist's group
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5D. Defeat soundly, in slang
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6D. Secret social media account, perhaps
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7D. Showbiz grand slam
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8D. Ingrid's "Casablanca" role
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9D. Pinot ___
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10D. Legal wrong
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11D. Target of some air fresheners
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12D. Hitting the brakes
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13D. Little dickens
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21D. Kristens The Good Place co-star
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22D. Pince-__ glasses
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23D. Pranks with rolls, for short
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24D. 'Watch it!'
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26D. Your, in French
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29D. “___ Rae” (Sally Field film)
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30D. Univ. senior’s test
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31D. Sprite
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32D. Actor Julia who played Gomez Addams
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34D. Mani-___
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38D. Foldable bed
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39D. Amount to
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40D. Announcement before closing time
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41D. And so on: Abbr.
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42D. 1930s film star known for double entendres
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43D. Kyiv's country
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46D. Bad argument, informally
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47D. "Fresh Air" airer
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48D. Sault __ Marie
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50D. Orecchiette shape
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51D. Comedy routine
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52D. "So's __ old man!"
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56D. Stays in tents
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58D. Goes out for a bit?
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59D. Milan lang.
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60D. Orkan farewell syllables
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61D. Crack a smile
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62D. "The More You Know" TV spot, e.g.
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65D. Get some sun
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66D. Philly summer hrs.
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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