Our LA Times Crossword Hints for May 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 5/18/26. 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. Annoying ordeal
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7A. Reddit tell-all sesh
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10A. Veil material
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14A. Fiction influenced by net culture
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15A. Grass roll
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16A. ___ hygiene
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17A. "Let me give you a few pointers ... "
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20A. Pointed (at)
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21A. Galápagos lizard
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22A. Small stick in a bird's nest
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24A. Yoga poses
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27A. Some track-and-field attempts
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30A. First step of a home reno
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33A. Beatty/Hoffman film flop
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34A. "I'm not sure" sounds
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36A. Phoenix NBA team
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38A. Pickleball barrier
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39A. Overt
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42A. Fuel additive brand
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43A. Avocado dip, for short
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45A. Oft-protected personal ID
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46A. Same here
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48A. College Board exam for sophs
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50A. VW adorned with decals from the flower power era, e.g.
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52A. Capital of Kansas
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54A. Richard of "Chicago"
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55A. These days
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58A. "Gavel-to-gavel" coverage provider
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61A. Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
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66A. Lion's sound
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67A. Pop singer Rita
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68A. Call forth, as memories
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69A. Car loan figs.
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70A. ___ and improved
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71A. Show up for
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1D. Laugh syllable
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2D. Tavern beer
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3D. Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
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4D. __ of hand: magician's knack
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5D. Actor Neeson
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6D. To be in French
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7D. Donkey
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8D. Dairy sound
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9D. Online moderator, briefly
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10D. Pink blooms sacred to Buddhists
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11D. Solo for an opera diva
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12D. Breakfast mascot's rank
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13D. "Frozen" ice queen
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18D. Dutch cheese
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19D. 'Yikes!'
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22D. Category of noun
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23D. Get smart
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25D. Soviet satellite launched in 1957
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26D. "Wish" heroine voiced by Ariana DeBose
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28D. Quick punch
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29D. Web addresses
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31D. "Wish we all had that kind of luck"
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32D. Moving from gig to gig
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35D. Scissors sound
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37D. Slangy "Let's say ... "
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40D. Arthur in the International Tennis Hall of Fame
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41D. __ chi (martial art)
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44D. Part of a "Gabby's Dollhouse" costume
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47D. Smash success
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49D. Bridge charge
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51D. Treaty
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53D. Traffic marker
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55D. Money of Italy, once
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56D. Resting on
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57D. Former Russian ruler
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59D. __ butter: skin care ingredient
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60D. Pepper (with)
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62D. Furious feeling
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63D. Casual refusal
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64D. Brooch
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65D. Norm (Abbr.)
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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