Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/17/26. 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. Lobby group for seniors
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5A. "__ knew?"
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8A. Red light therapy venues
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12A. Pink's counterpart in "Wicked"
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14A. Stranger __ fiction
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15A. Work for
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16A. Italian liqueur such as Aperol or Campari
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17A. Blow off steam
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18A. "Cogito ___ sum"
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19A. Emotional plea in "Top Gun" and "Top Gun: Maverick"
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22A. NYC summer hrs.
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23A. Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
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24A. Italian fashion house
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26A. "I didn't hear a 'Please'!"
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31A. "I ___ a hunch!"
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32A. Insta upload
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33A. Guitar Hero World Tour console
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34A. Helpful feedback
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37A. Fuel efficiency stat
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38A. Gives a hoot
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40A. Corp. leader
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41A. Wilmington's st.
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42A. __ rummy
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43A. "Why this course of action?"
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50A. Harbor Freight purchases
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51A. "Hello, fellow sheep"
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52A. Stretch the truth
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53A. Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
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57A. Graduate of the CIA, perhaps
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59A. Great Plains tribe
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60A. Corrosive compounds
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61A. Subtle glow
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62A. Numbered hwys.
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63A. "Girls5eva" co-star __ Elise Goldsberry
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64A. Fishnet fabric
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65A. Pops
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66A. Covers with grass
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1D. Rock shop options
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2D. Naval fleet
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3D. "Million Dollar Listing" field
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4D. Fringe benefit
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5D. Cry of delight
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6D. Kick back (with)
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7D. Good place for a lecturer to stay?
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8D. Teeter-totter
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9D. Streamline, perhaps
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10D. Iguazu Falls land: Abbr.
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11D. Cold-sounding commercial prefix
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13D. Anything else!
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14D. Claire Dunphy, e.g.
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20D. Carried a debt
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21D. Goblinlike creature
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25D. Bone-dry
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27D. Thanksgiving, e.g. (Abbr.)
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28D. Put on, as nail polish
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29D. Job for a DJ
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30D. Prefix with loyal and service
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34D. The "I" of the RICE method
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35D. Dismissive call
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36D. Puffy pastries
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37D. Guys
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38D. San Diego neighborhood whose name means "sea view"
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39D. ___ and outs
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41D. Lack of harmony
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42D. U.S. Pacific island
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44D. Bath scrubber
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45D. Oscar winner Mahershala
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46D. Thin woodwinds
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47D. Pacific climate phenomenon
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48D. Heavy-__: sleepy
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49D. Admits, with "up"
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54D. Jazz great James
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55D. Like many dorms
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56D. Top poker cards
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57D. Kiss __: PDA capturer at a stadium
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58D. Shade on a color wheel
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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