Our LA Times Crossword Hints for May 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 5/2/26. 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. Branch of Islam that includes Zaydism
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5A. KJ of "Riverdale"
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8A. Growing concern
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12A. Brand with TV ads featuring Garfield
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13A. Half of all integers
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15A. 2 funny!
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16A. Galileo Galilei Airport city
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17A. Place for fans to show support
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19A. Kentucky Derby moniker
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21A. Narrow passages
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22A. Feature of thioacetone
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23A. Do groundbreaking work?
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24A. Intake plans
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26A. "He has my whole heart"
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30A. Brian who scored "The Lovely Bones"
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31A. Crumb
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32A. Patronizing person
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33A. APR reducer
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35A. Heading up?
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37A. Pop singer Alessia
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38A. Figures in quotes
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40A. Corner
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42A. "Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
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43A. Bloom in a fall bouquet
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44A. Anne who had a recurring role on "The King of Queens"
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45A. Post-___
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46A. Grammy winner Winans
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48A. ''My guess is . . .''
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50A. Racetrack with twin spires
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54A. Make it big
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55A. GPS listings
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57A. Bean sprout?
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58A. Stalking cats
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59A. Skillful
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60A. Stretch in office
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61A. Go out for a bit?
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62A. Part of a basic Spanish conjugation
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1D. Bit of suction
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2D. Treatments for locks
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3D. Positive thinker's comment?
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4D. Happy baby, for one
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5D. Not a fan of
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6D. Smart-alecky
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7D. Pozole peppers
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8D. Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
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9D. “Spark” singer Tori
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10D. Put on a scale, say
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11D. Scale name
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13D. Pride and joy
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14D. Storage unit
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18D. Use a salamander
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20D. Wall Street's nabe
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21D. Himalayan ethnic group
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25D. ___ tatin
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27D. Specialist in executive orders?
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28D. Temporary repository
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29D. Position
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32D. Guessing game
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34D. Frappe ingredient
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36D. National Park Service handout
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39D. Standing upright
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41D. __ Robles, California
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44D. Rice vermicelli
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47D. Do some kitchen prep
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49D. Nobel, for one
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50D. Brief review
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51D. Take cover
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52D. __ error
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53D. Priest in "Lost Horizon"
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56D. GPS listings
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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