Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 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, March 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/18/26. 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. Tend the garden
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5A. Wound covers
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10A. Spanish 23-Across
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14A. Sicilian volcano
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15A. Creme de ___
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16A. Superstar
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17A. Savoir faire
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18A. Just Mercy actor __ Jackson Jr.
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19A. Unhip type
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20A. *Some fruity sandwich spreads
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23A. Lad
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25A. Pod unit
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26A. Bother a lot
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27A. Criticize harshly
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32A. WSW opposite
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33A. Informal "but"
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34A. Hawthorne Heights music genre
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35A. Cold War initials
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36A. *Long-handled, long-toothed combs
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40A. Throw out a line
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43A. Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
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44A. Beer ingredient
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48A. Not cool
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49A. *Hollow floaties
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52A. Carne option
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54A. Middle-earth denizen
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55A. ___ of luxury
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56A. Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
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61A. Hardy title character
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62A. Dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt
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63A. "Why the heck not" hashtag
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66A. Actor Stoltz
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67A. Potpourri piece
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68A. "The Celts" singer
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69A. City near Tahoe
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70A. Shape of some cocktail picks
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71A. Hunt for
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1D. Burrito option
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2D. Landing hr.
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3D. Secure, as 4-Down, perhaps
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4D. Facts and figures
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5D. Checks (out) in advance
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6D. "Rock the ___" (hit song for The Clash)
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7D. Hurt
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8D. Boxer Max
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9D. Take to the sky
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10D. Big name in small appliances
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11D. Conceptualizes
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12D. Conquerors of England in 1066
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13D. Golden ager
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21D. Parody
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22D. "Absolutely!"
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23D. Honeylove purchase
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24D. Substance in the Hanukkah miracle
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28D. Yonder thing
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29D. Deter
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30D. Queen's record label
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31D. Grumpy friend
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35D. Like most Facebook Marketplace items
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37D. Piglet pal
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38D. Subject of the song "Oh Yoko!"
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39D. Former capital of Japan
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40D. Bar mat
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41D. Spartan
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42D. Leads the cast of
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45D. 'Ta-da!'
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46D. Lighthouse view
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47D. Abbr. on a measuring spoon
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49D. Intl. cricket powerhouse
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50D. Drink of the gods?
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51D. Waiting for a representative, say
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53D. __ fries: poutine kin
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57D. Comedian Mike of "The Upshaws"
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58D. Boatload
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59D. Part of an insurance bundle
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60D. Marbled loaves
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64D. Soap chemical
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65D. Barrel wood
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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