Our LA Times Crossword Hints for May 1, 2025 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, May 1, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 5/1/25. 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.
-
1A. Beehive, for one
-
5A. Pussy foot
-
8A. Contractor's bid
-
13A. Antarctic swimmer
-
14A. 'Present!'
-
15A. Called balls and strikes
-
16A. "__ waiting long?"
-
17A. Years and years
-
18A. 'That is . . .'
-
19A. Old-school
-
22A. Intelligence org. founded by Truman
-
23A. Oldest part of Notre-Dame de Paris
-
24A. Oscar nods, briefly
-
26A. Break down, as a sentence
-
29A. Old story?
-
34A. __ of London
-
36A. Word in some alumna updates
-
37A. __ Domani wine
-
38A. Comfy shoe brand
-
39A. Old timer
-
42A. Like cold, damp weather
-
43A. Island home of Kahului Airport
-
45A. Brand of flavored water
-
46A. High school for the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies
-
48A. Old guard?
-
51A. Wee bits
-
52A. Whispery YouTube genre, initially
-
53A. Dangle
-
55A. Grab __
-
57A. Old flame
-
63A. "The Godfather" brother
-
65A. Cousin's mom
-
66A. French for sword
-
67A. Penalties
-
68A. ___ gin fizz
-
69A. Hon
-
70A. Indulges fully
-
71A. End of a texter's request
-
72A. Onesie closer
-
1D. Ty who had a .366 career batting average
-
2D. Treat with a Post Malone limited edition version
-
3D. Frosts
-
4D. Tomi Adeyemi genre
-
5D. Pirate's prosthetic, perhaps
-
6D. Gray __
-
7D. One direction
-
8D. Foodstuff known as "mother of all grains" to the Inca
-
9D. Hesitant murmur
-
10D. Poorly kept confidence
-
11D. Genmaicha and matcha
-
12D. Poet ___ St. Vincent Millay
-
14D. "Die Hard" villain Gruber
-
20D. Slanted columns?
-
21D. Out of neutral
-
25D. Cannes Mrs.
-
26D. Perfectly vertical
-
27D. Diet for aquarium snails
-
28D. Double-crossing spy
-
30D. Like many Sundance entries
-
31D. Garland sometimes given as a graduation gift
-
32D. Milan's La __
-
33D. Bays (at)
-
35D. Legacy creator
-
40D. Singer ___ King Cole
-
41D. Bluffing
-
44D. Conditionals
-
47D. Boxers' mats
-
49D. Decorate with a raised seal
-
50D. Savanna herbivores
-
54D. Upfront stake
-
55D. Chums with matching bracelets, perhaps
-
56D. Number of divas
-
58D. Woodworking tool
-
59D. ___ and void
-
60D. Over
-
61D. Actress Ward
-
62D. Release before "Rubber Soul"
-
64D. Not quite the worst grade
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.
If you’ve enjoyed this crossword, consider playing one of the other popular crosswords we cover, including: New York Times Crossword (and Mini), Daily Themed Crossword (and Mini), WSJ Crossword, and USA Today Crossword.
Comments