Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/20/26. 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. Sack
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4A. Dominated, in gaming
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9A. Living ___
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14A. Copier tray abbr.
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15A. "Do you think I was born yesterday?"
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17A. Ale hue
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18A. Forever stamp letters
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19A. *One who's overly concerned with pain control
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21A. Cheesemaking need
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23A. Jerry Rice, notably
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24A. *Gain ground, to a general
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27A. Citation abbr.
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31A. "That's strange ..."
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32A. Bright courtyards
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33A. Sounds of hesitation
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36A. Unwelcoming
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37A. Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
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39A. *Capital gain recordkeeper
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43A. Grungy clothing?
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44A. Country musics __ Brown Band
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45A. Altar affirmation
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46A. Skip over
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47A. Unfair accusation
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50A. Disavow
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51A. *Highly effective pain relievers
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56A. Sphinx location
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58A. Australian currency
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59A. Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
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64A. 24/7 hosp. areas
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65A. "May I speak with you privately?"
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66A. ___ pants
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67A. Coca-Cola HQ
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68A. Long-necked birds
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69A. Charley horse, e.g.
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70A. Biblical possessive
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1D. Message on a jacket
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2D. Clueless
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3D. '50s president
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4D. Big citrus
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5D. Riesling, for one
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6D. Foreign policy gp.
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7D. Port. locale
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8D. Spoke in a monotone
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9D. Alley division
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10D. Italian macaroons made with almonds
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11D. SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
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12D. Grand opening?
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13D. Make a typo, say:
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16D. Russian pianist Gilels
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20D. "Yes, __ ... ": improv principle
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22D. Extreme degree
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25D. __ Point
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26D. Pastoral poem
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28D. Roman district with a famous fountain
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29D. Broadcast
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30D. Wonder Woman weapon
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32D. Firepit residue
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33D. Needing nourishment
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34D. "The Little Mermaid" star Bailey
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35D. Tough spot
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37D. Charley horse, e.g.
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38D. Certifies
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40D. Brickyard racers, casually
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41D. United
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42D. Blue, in Peru
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47D. Flourishes
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48D. Banksy, for one
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49D. Bud
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51D. Container
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52D. Self-serve servers
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53D. Spiked shoe
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54D. "Pale Blue Dot" subject
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55D. 4 real?!?
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57D. Hill staffer?
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59D. Hound
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60D. Have debts
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61D. "The Cask of Amontillado" writer
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62D. Lacuna
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63D. Legendary coach Parseghian
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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