Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 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, March 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/16/26. 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. Artist's numbered work
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5A. Given as a gift
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11A. Forearm-to-forehead dance move
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14A. Goose sound
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15A. Heritage
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16A. Parisian's "yes"
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17A. Test whose results may be posted in MyChart
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19A. Banquet coffeepot
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20A. A __ throw away
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21A. Do some evil
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22A. Degs. for many execs
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23A. Moon landing org.
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25A. Online commerce
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27A. Times to blow out the candles, casually
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30A. Current stretch of human history
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34A. Steal from
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35A. Long tale that may involve a quest
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37A. Midsize stringed instruments
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38A. Small bills
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40A. 'Wild' actress Witherspoon
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42A. Big __: semis
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43A. Punctual
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45A. 'If it __ broke . . .'
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47A. Service charge
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48A. Boxing night highlight
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50A. Awake
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52A. Home of the Ninja Turtles
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53A. Yeah I guess
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55A. Crab's grabber
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57A. Short snooze
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59A. 'Hear, hear!'
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63A. Airport with many connecting flights
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64A. "I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
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66A. Stump splitter
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67A. Apple pie prep tool
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68A. See 58-Down
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69A. Furry friend
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70A. Upgrades that may cost extra
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71A. Some summer babies, astrologically
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1D. Electrical units
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2D. Pulitzer winner Jericho Brown, for one
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3D. Ctrl+Z action
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4D. __ jeans: tight fashion choice
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5D. Windowpane material
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6D. Theologian’s subj
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7D. Grows older
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8D. Rolled up to the jetway
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9D. "Feeling overwhelmed here"
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10D. Orchestral performance: Abbr.
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11D. Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
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12D. Vibe
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13D. Recycling receptacles
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18D. ___-and-desist
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22D. Insignificant
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24D. French friend
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26D. Nev. neighbor
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27D. Sweeping tool
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28D. Fashion designer Karan
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29D. "Pay up! No excuses!"
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31D. Salty expanse
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32D. Wild party
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33D. Positive attribute
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36D. Stopped from happening
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39D. Tendon
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41D. Grabs a chair
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44D. Tiny cat noise
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46D. Divination deck
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49D. Wiped out
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51D. "__ Weapon": buddy cop film franchise
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54D. Manual readers
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55D. Fellow
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56D. Extremely opulent
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58D. With 68-Across, Silicon Valley city
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60D. Irritate but good
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61D. 'Do __ others . . .'
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62D. Self images?
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64D. Craft beer letters
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65D. Fellows
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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