Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/23/26. 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. Venomous African snake
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6A. On ___ nine (elated)
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11A. Celebrity chef Fieri
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14A. Starting squad
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15A. Scoundrel
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16A. Card game based on Crazy Eights
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17A. "The Piano" Best Actress Oscar winner
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19A. Disco __ of The Simpsons
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20A. Like a global corp.
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21A. Iowa college town
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22A. Loathe
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24A. Numbered musical composition
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26A. "Aquarius" and "Good Morning Starshine" musical
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28A. Actress known for saying "Kiss my grits!" on the sitcom "Alice"
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33A. Khaki kin
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35A. Ambient music composer Brian
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36A. First word for some babies
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37A. Tyrannosaurus ___
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38A. Money holders
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42A. Nada
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43A. Region
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45A. "The Bluest ___" (Toni Morrison novel)
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46A. Unwanted garden plants
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48A. "Sixteen Candles" and "The Breakfast Club" actress
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52A. Animated character
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53A. Map publisher ___ McNally
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54A. American buffalo
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57A. Clockwork part
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59A. 'Como ___ usted?'
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63A. Sci-fi ship
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64A. Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
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67A. East Lansing sch
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68A. Bring to mind
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69A. Toy (with), as an idea
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70A. Champagne cork’s sound
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71A. Less cooked
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72A. Set of four on a British car
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1D. Fish tacos fish familiarly
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2D. Loads (of)
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3D. Cheesy diner sandwich
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4D. Inflatable party decoration
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5D. Actress Poehler
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6D. Bumbling
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7D. Unaccompanied
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8D. Performed better than
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9D. ___ as directed
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10D. Go off track
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11D. Spew
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12D. 'Do __ others . . .'
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13D. "Ball's in __ court"
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18D. Lug
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23D. Hat edge
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25D. Work the soil
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27D. Loads (of)
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28D. Dot on a computer screen
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29D. Oscar winner Mirren
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30D. In a mental fog
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31D. Surrounded by
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32D. Prattles on and on
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33D. Study all night
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34D. Long sandwich
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39D. Flight-related prefix
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40D. Staying away from the spotlight
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41D. Graceful lake bird
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44D. Palo __ California
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47D. On in years
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49D. Over thataway
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50D. Less sunny
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51D. Bend out of shape
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54D. Jostle
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55D. Should that be the case …
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56D. Dish eaten with a spoon
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58D. Actress Sommer
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60D. Kerfuffle
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61D. Moved very fast
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62D. Targets of Terro insect traps
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65D. Egg cells
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66D. Toward the stern
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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