Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/21/26. 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. Shell station?
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9A. Yet
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15A. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, e.g.
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16A. Networking aid
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17A. Exams with answers provided by parents
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18A. World capital named for a river
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19A. Headgear that sparked a riot in 1922 New York City
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20A. Christmas delivery?
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21A. Floral gifts for some graduates
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22A. American painter James __ Whistler
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25A. Chef's coat?
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28A. Is revealing
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29A. Harlem Renaissance writer Locke
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30A. Waiter's annoyance
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31A. Bucket brigade?
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32A. Flooring option
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33A. Unbroken
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34A. "Estoy __": Spanish "I'm doing all right"
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35A. Joint-stabilizing band, for short
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36A. Gold __
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37A. Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
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38A. Magic City residents
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40A. Grows darker
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41A. Offer to treat
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42A. "The Leavers" novelist Ko
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43A. Marvel hero Cage
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44A. Lines from the heart
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48A. Exhausts
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50A. Basis of some ratings
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51A. "Nearly there!"
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52A. Reef denizen
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53A. Knock on wood
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54A. "I won't ask again!"
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1D. Exaggerates, in a way
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2D. Family member
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3D. Outstanding
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4D. Blatant fabrication
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5D. Confirmation question
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6D. Open, as a piñata
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7D. Represent
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8D. Musical pause
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9D. Battleship precursor
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10D. More than
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11D. Contracted pupils, perhaps
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12D. Granita kin
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13D. Bit of Persian language?
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14D. Young fig.
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22D. Rumble
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23D. Outfitter with signature boots
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24D. Grassy plains
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25D. Flooring option
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26D. Bring (out)
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27D. Go out
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28D. Scholarship materials
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30D. Designer von Furstenberg
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33D. Spanish steps?
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34D. React
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36D. Small digits
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37D. Guide for future rulings
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39D. Do stuff?
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40D. Natural detox centers
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42D. Access, in a way
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44D. Eastern priest
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45D. Simple wager choice
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46D. Swarm (with)
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47D. Catherine the Great portrayer Fanning
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48D. Exasperated cry
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49D. Chef Jiro of the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"
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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