Our LA Times Crossword Hints for May 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 5/19/26. 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. Enjoyable
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5A. Not bad not great
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9A. Amazon smart speakers
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14A. Pedal pusher
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15A. Rocky outcrop
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16A. Barely detectable amount
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17A. Midday break from work
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19A. Ninja Turtle home
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20A. Shoe designer Jimmy
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21A. Corp. VIP
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23A. Word with garage or yard
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24A. Low card in gin rummy
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26A. Sony game console
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29A. Ithaca Ivy
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31A. Like some staff retreats
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32A. Pledge drive gift
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33A. Little piece of land
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36A. Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
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42A. Swerves
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43A. Paper chain segment
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45A. Equilibrium
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49A. Matures, in a way
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52A. Vacation with friends and their significant others
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55A. Historical period
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56A. Scheme
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57A. Tiny terrier, e.g.
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58A. "Tulsa King" actor McDonough
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60A. ___ Park Colorado
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62A. Artistically repurposing, as trash
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66A. Gloss over, in speech
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67A. Barking marine mammal
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68A. Lost, metaphorically
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69A. Like pound cake
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70A. Contributes
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71A. Blended family prefix
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1D. Org. with Lions and Bears, but not Tigers
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2D. Short note?
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3D. Composition for soloist and orchestra
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4D. Engrave
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5D. Podiatrist with a namesake orthopedic brand
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6D. Gold in Spanish
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7D. Pert
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8D. Folklore brutes
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9D. UFO pilots, presumably
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10D. Distinctive features of cockatoos
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11D. The Big Island
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12D. Spotted wildcat
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13D. Peaceful
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18D. Dream
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22D. Central Plains people
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24D. __ your age!
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25D. Henhouse
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27D. Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
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28D. Scholarly collection: Abbr.
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30D. Unfamiliar
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34D. Camera type, for short
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35D. __ pointer
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37D. Downright rotten
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38D. Go back to zero
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39D. __-at-ease
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40D. Jane Austen, for one
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41D. Opera ending?
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44D. Awareness-raising TV spot
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45D. Lengthy diatribe
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46D. Muss
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47D. "Keep __ Weird": motto of a Texas city
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48D. Podcast playback options
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50D. Audiophile’s collection
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51D. Oil cartel acronym
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53D. March composer John Philip __
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54D. Not handwritten
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59D. “Sad To Say ...”
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61D. Catch my drift?
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63D. Currency with toonies, briefly
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64D. Formerly named
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65D. Hiatus
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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