Our LA Times Crossword Hints for May 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 5/28/26. 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. Command that might precede "paw"
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4A. Response to “You awake?”
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8A. Home of the Zambezi
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14A. Logical beginning
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15A. Cosmic explosion
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16A. Racket
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17A. ___ Speedwagon
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18A. Malaysian capital
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20A. TV spot sellers
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22A. ___ Dhabi
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23A. Fragrant tree
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24A. Flying reptile of the Mesozoic Era
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26A. Group people are smart to join?
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27A. Approved of, on social media
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28A. "Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
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29A. Method of driving people to the mall?
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30A. Pig __
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33A. Unlikely pair?
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34A. Required by etiquette
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38A. Includes on an email
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41A. Physical effort
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42A. Give off
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46A. Request from someone in need of cuddling
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48A. Way to go
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51A. Fields of study
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52A. Frothy cocktail from Peru
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54A. __ Kringle
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55A. Journalist Rather
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56A. Some dealmakers
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57A. "Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
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60A. __ willikers!
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61A. Stick like glue
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62A. Treat like a pariah
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63A. Surgery ctrs.
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64A. Gives lip to
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65A. Jet stream direction
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66A. Ellipsis component
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1D. Highest-order angels
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2D. Lipton beverage
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3D. Uncomfortably close to home
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4D. Place to dip a quill
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5D. Creamy chocolate dessert
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6D. Cavaliers sch.
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7D. Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
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8D. Org. with a People Power grassroots network
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9D. Winter bug
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10D. Increased, with “up”
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11D. Encroach (on)
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12D. Advice
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13D. Overdue debts
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19D. Unlike the OED
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21D. Messed (up)
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25D. Make up on the spot
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26D. List that may be opened with a QR code
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28D. Tell tales
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31D. Before now
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32D. Spoils
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35D. Stately trees
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36D. Call Me Maybe singer Carly ___ Jepsen
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37D. Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
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38D. Energy points in yoga
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39D. Bullfight, in Spain
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40D. Vehicles with runners
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43D. Lunar deity
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44D. Prenatal
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45D. Least loquacious
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47D. Short races
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49D. Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
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50D. Convincing
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52D. Kung __ shrimp
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53D. Occupied
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55D. Salon stock
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58D. Three in Italian
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59D. I get it now
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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