Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/9/26. 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. Treaty between nations
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5A. Diamond corner
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9A. Highest point
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13A. Aroma
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14A. Soak in the tub
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15A. Guacamole scoop
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16A. Last stretch before graduation
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18A. Increase in altitude
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19A. North Pole helper
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20A. ___ Angeles Sparks
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21A. "Stop talking!"
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23A. Playground board with two seats
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25A. Relax soldier
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26A. Beam of light
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27A. Make into law
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28A. U.S. ID issuer
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31A. Broken mirror, to some
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33A. Get hitched
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34A. White-barked trees
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36A. Go on a tirade
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37A. Red Monopoly piece
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39A. Palm with berries
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40A. Noisy summer insect
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42A. Meat in a croque-monsieur
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43A. California wine valley
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44A. Pint night purchase
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45A. Respected villager
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47A. Zilch
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48A. "Door's open!"
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50A. Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
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53A. Bold alternative
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55A. Fragrant evergreen
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56A. Org. whose seal depicts an eagle atop a key
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57A. "You got a deal!"
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58A. Fruity fall beverage
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61A. 'Riverdale' actress Reinhart
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62A. Strung along
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63A. Title for New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko
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64A. If all ___ fails...
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65A. Defect
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66A. Unrefined minerals
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1D. Prepares for a photograph
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2D. One-named Hello singer
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3D. Business meetings over the phone
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4D. The first T of TNT
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5D. Howls at the moon
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6D. Enjoyed some tteokbokki, say
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7D. Peak in the Cascade Range
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8D. Stillness before a storm
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9D. Units of land area
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10D. Zodiac cycle in which the Rabbit follows the Tiger
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11D. Catchall category: Abbr.
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12D. Heaviest fencing sword
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14D. Body part that can be furrowed
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17D. CeraVe rival
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22D. Muscles near delts
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24D. North Pole VIP
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25D. “What happened next?”
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27D. Fair-hiring initials
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29D. "Just like that!" sound
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30D. Iran's continent
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31D. Dolphin with eye patches
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32D. Postal delivery
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33D. Baby humpback
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35D. Become frantic
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38D. Serving of corn
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41D. "The Substance" Oscar nominee Moore
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46D. Quash, as a rumor
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47D. DEA agent
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49D. Song from a bygone era
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50D. Property claim
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51D. “I’m at your service”
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52D. Trims (down)
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53D. Part of an archipelago
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54D. Work hard
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55D. __ state: focused mindset
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59D. Kissing on the kiss cam say
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60D. Swear words?
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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