Our LA Times Crossword Hints for May 12, 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, May 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 5/12/26. 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. Supports for crow's nests
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6A. In the company of
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10A. Half-___ latte
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13A. How ballerinas may stand
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14A. In the lead
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16A. R&B singer Lennox
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17A. Practical baby shower gift
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19A. Last leg of a triathlon
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20A. First responder certified in AED use
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21A. "Stranger Things" actress Hawke
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22A. Blacksmith's workshop
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24A. Praise
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26A. Sheer brilliance
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29A. Put emphasis on
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31A. Monopoly players?
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32A. Fish enjoyed on Unagi Day
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33A. Back out (on)
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35A. "Barbie" actress Issa
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36A. Hidden nerdy side
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40A. TruTV sister station
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43A. Objectives
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44A. Shawarma bread
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47A. Craftsperson
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50A. Sides of a gem
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52A. Pumping device in a pub
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55A. Leafy vegetable rich in vitamin K
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56A. Boutonniere spot
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57A. Ladder crosspiece
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59A. PC hookup
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60A. Flight takeoff abbr.
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61A. Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
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65A. "It just clicked!"
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66A. Skirt with flare?
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67A. Colorful striped stone
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68A. Currency in MN and NM
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69A. "None of that is true!"
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70A. Living room seats
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1D. Workers who strike poses
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2D. Bring to life
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3D. Level of importance
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4D. Blouse or turtleneck
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5D. Come across as
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6D. Pricey Japanese beef
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7D. Rumor is …
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8D. Number of legs on a lobster
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9D. "Yes," in Osaka
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10D. Verizon or T-Mobile
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11D. Leafy vegetable also known as rocket
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12D. Delicate handling
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15D. Postpone
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18D. Sings like G-Dragon
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23D. Toronto's prov
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25D. Place to order a Reuben
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27D. Vaping devices
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28D. Battering wind
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30D. Nine-digit ID that never begins with a nine
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33D. For the time __
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34D. Blazer sleeve
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37D. Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
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38D. Org. that banned DDT
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39D. Punt or field goal
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40D. Picturesque scene
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41D. Gulps of air
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42D. Father in a blended family
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45D. Bit read by a fortune teller
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46D. City with the world's busiest airport
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48D. Furious state
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49D. Alabama city in civil rights history
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50D. __ shui
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51D. Gets the feeling
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53D. Adler who outwits Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"
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54D. Some lipstick shades
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58D. Mardi ___
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62D. Down with a bug
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63D. Noon, on sundials
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64D. Self-image
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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