Our LA Times Crossword Hints for May 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 5/23/26. 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. Sudoku diagrams
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6A. Snap
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9A. Rib
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14A. Iconic part of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird"
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15A. Admirable sorts
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17A. Piano part
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18A. Store for a little while?
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19A. "La Classe de Danse" painter
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21A. Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
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22A. Parade locale since 1890
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24A. Approves
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25A. Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
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26A. Greek goddess of discord
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29A. “Use your inside voice!”
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31A. Challenging direction to sail
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35A. __ Bauer
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36A. Not well
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38A. Cartoon hero with a blond bob
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39A. Hudson Valley college chartered by a brewer in 1861
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41A. "Hola" follower, perhaps
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43A. "__ bon!"
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45A. Packaged meals that might contain tamagoyaki
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46A. Big Mac rivals?
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49A. Requirements for some brick buildings
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51A. Water wings?
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54A. "The Social Network" Oscar winner Sorkin
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56A. Urban prowlers
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58A. Jeopardy
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60A. Small digit
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61A. Outerwear option
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62A. Shot not allowed in some pool halls
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63A. Chemistry suffix
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64A. Warm compress targets
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1D. RNC group
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2D. Wished undone
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3D. 'Maybe'
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4D. Queen, maybe
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5D. Way out
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6D. Main doc
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7D. Words of resignation
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8D. Graham's "Boardwalk Empire" role
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9D. Qt.'s 192
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10D. Right way?
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11D. Sound before some blessings
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12D. Wading bird that communicates with bill clattering
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13D. Awards for top plays
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16D. Car company that hosts Share the Love community events
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20D. Counter offer?
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23D. Spot with a sandwich board
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25D. Jedi of Dagobah
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27D. Safari and others
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28D. Pick-me-up indulgence
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29D. Coder, colloquially
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30D. Bus. type
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32D. 'my bad'
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33D. D.C. team
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34D. Cellular plan?
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37D. University of New Mexico mascot
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40D. Adjust, as a corset
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42D. Table outside
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44D. American century
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46D. Song of worship
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47D. "La Vida Es un Carnaval" singer Cruz
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48D. Cures, in a way
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50D. Board
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52D. Some rescues
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53D. Singing crocodile voiced by Shawn Mendes in a 2022 film
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55D. Largest company headquartered in Oregon
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57D. "Capisce?"
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59D. '___ Mananitas'
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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