Our LA Times Crossword Hints for May 4, 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 4, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 5/4/26. 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. Airtight excuse for a defendant
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6A. Pool floats
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11A. Moroccan cap with a tassel
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14A. Add to the conversation
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15A. Snowboarding jump
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16A. Big name in jarred tomato sauce
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17A. Cactus with showy flowers
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19A. Self-serve coffee server
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20A. Sn, to a chemist
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21A. 'Do ___ favor . . .'
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22A. Extremely absurd
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24A. Fish-eating bird
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27A. Not at home
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28A. Like some Winter Olympics skiing
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33A. Kindle download
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36A. Gramps
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37A. "Christopher Robin" joey
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38A. Dollywood's st.
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39A. Studies all night
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41A. Lettuce unit
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42A. Lipton product
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43A. Stratford-upon-__
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44A. Tuscan cathedral city south of Florence
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45A. Tummy trouble
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49A. Body art, briefly
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50A. Playground structures that challenge balance and coordination
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54A. OPEC units
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58A. Fish eggs
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59A. Youve got mail ISP
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60A. Stack starter in solitaire
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61A. Satirical periodical featuring Alfred E. Neuman
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64A. Lingerie top
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65A. British baby buggies
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66A. Free-for-all
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67A. Shrill shriek
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68A. Grabs
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69A. Sarcastic commentary
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1D. Daily planner entries: Abbr.
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2D. San Francisco mayor Daniel
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3D. Singer Turner's rock memoir
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4D. Clic Stic pen brand
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5D. Result of a leaking 4-Down, perhaps
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6D. Kansas City baseball team
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7D. Swiss peak
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8D. Pest on a pet
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9D. Aunts, in 26-Down
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10D. Humorless
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11D. Orchard growth
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12D. Be worthy of
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13D. The "Z" of ZIP code
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18D. Brick thats painful to step on
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23D. Convent figure
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25D. Supply-and-demand subj.
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26D. Bad Bunny's native language, in his native language
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29D. URL ending
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30D. Photo ___ (some PR events)
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31D. Reddish speckled horse
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32D. Green Jedi master
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33D. ___, Brute?
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34D. Microwave sound
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35D. Racking up victories
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39D. MinuteClinic drugstore chain
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40D. Biodegrade
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41D. Kermit's greeting
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43D. Have a go at
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44D. Hollers with fright or delight
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46D. AirPod holder
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47D. Swampy area
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48D. Awestruck
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51D. Undefeated boxer Ali
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52D. Solitary sort
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53D. Smooth and shiny
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54D. Sweetie
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55D. 43560 square feet
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56D. "___ Croft: Tomb Raider"
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57D. Mt. Rushmore's st.
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62D. Marseille Mrs.
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63D. School of Buddhism
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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