Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 29, 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 29, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/29/26. 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. Invitation letters
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5A. Three-striper: Abbr.
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8A. WNBA star Reese
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13A. Archipelago parts
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18A. Prefix with space
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19A. “Ni ___” (Chinese greeting)
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20A. ___ Doone cookies
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21A. Will of "BoJack Horseman"
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22A. *American Samoa's capital
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24A. Pipsqueak
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25A. Half-baked
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26A. Shoulder wraps
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27A. ___ Tome and Principe
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29A. *Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
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31A. Really annoy
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33A. Farm buildings
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34A. 180º from SSW
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35A. *Mohair source
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38A. Instagram's parent
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39A. Rhubarb treats
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40A. Preppy brand
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41A. Doomscrolling, perhaps
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43A. 'Oh, rats!'
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46A. Program for aspiring docs
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49A. Readily apparent
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51A. Basic garage service
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54A. Texting tech
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55A. *"Stranger Things" monster
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59A. Sub meat
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60A. Inconsequential
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61A. Hate with a passion
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63A. Dry-___ beef
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64A. Striped 96-Down, in Spanish
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67A. Doorway piece
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70A. Plastic Clue weapon
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71A. Preppy jackets
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72A. __ appeal
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73A. Arizona neighbor
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75A. Tequila plant
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77A. In the area
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79A. *Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
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82A. Electric jolt
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85A. Backslide
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87A. Slight adjustment
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88A. Gazpacho need
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90A. Does better than
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92A. Haudenosaunee Confederacy people
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95A. Birthstone for some Scorpios
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96A. __ and hisses
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98A. Home of tennis's Italian Open
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100A. *Smugly sanctimonious sort
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103A. "___ be nice if ..."
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104A. Canonized one
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106A. Not intended
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107A. Wasting time
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110A. NYC subway org
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111A. Poet Amy who won a Pulitzer Prize posthumously
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114A. Pina ___
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115A. Engine booster, for short
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117A. Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
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119A. Geopolitical partners
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120A. Pioneers in Philly soul, with "The"
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121A. Feel bad about
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122A. Mauna Loa flow
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123A. Electricity pioneer Nikola
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124A. High-flying toys
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125A. Assist
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126A. Make a shawl, maybe
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1D. Performs like Kendrick Lamar
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2D. Flight assignment
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3D. Immersive gaming gear, briefly
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4D. Spot for table games
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5D. California peak
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6D. Silly prank
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7D. "I didn't wait long enough?"
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8D. Voice above tenor
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9D. This very second
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10D. Hall of Fame pitcher Maddux
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11D. Dress for a graduation ceremony
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12D. City near Buenos Aires
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13D. Clubs with metal heads
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14D. Tight-fitting
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15D. *Martial arts-themed toy line
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16D. Compound in natural gas
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17D. Does salon work
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21D. Yemeni port
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23D. Fruit in fruit cocktail
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28D. Like some watches
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30D. Southern sound
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32D. Freudian concept
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35D. Slack and Signal
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36D. "Cheers" regular
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37D. Early DVR brand
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38D. Corporate combination
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39D. Senior clergyman
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42D. Square one?
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44D. Coating on knickknacks
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45D. Litigators' org.
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47D. Falco of "Avatar: Fire and Ash"
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48D. Lair
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50D. Rosanna band
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52D. Warning sign
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53D. Says "two no trump," e.g.
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56D. Magic charm
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57D. Sumatran primate, informally
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58D. Himalayan nation
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60D. Owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
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62D. Lily variety
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64D. Bygone Russian title
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65D. Memo heading
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66D. *Band with the 1998 hit "Iris"
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68D. Not worth debating
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69D. Look through casually
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71D. Acronym for a dressing base
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73D. Aztecs' sch.
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74D. "Peacemaker" actor Steve
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76D. Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
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78D. Once known as
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80D. Auld __ Syne
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81D. Barely manage
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82D. Mesoamerican language family common in Oaxaca
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83D. Just barely
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84D. Roly-__
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86D. Bit of rosemary
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89D. Dance move also known as a backslide
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91D. Majorly unacceptable
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93D. Packaged foods giant
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94D. USN VIP
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96D. Jaguar or leopard
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97D. Peter of "The Lion in Winter"
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99D. "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" peak: Abbr.
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101D. Gave a sudden squeal
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102D. Hastings hoosegow
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104D. Better half
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105D. Santa __: dry California winds
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108D. Blunder that might be epic
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109D. Greek house
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110D. Green trunk growth
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112D. Strauss of jeans
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113D. Future atty.'s exam
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116D. "So long!"
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118D. Arles agreement
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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