Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 12, 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, October 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/12/26. 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. Tenant farmers of the early Middle Ages
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6A. "Who's there?" response
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11A. Contingencies
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14A. Bird-related
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15A. "Unbelievable!"
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16A. Spanish cheer
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17A. Liquid that can relieve muscle cramps
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19A. Minuscule
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20A. __ gin fizz
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21A. Long-lasting hairdo
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22A. Offering little comfort
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24A. "__ is not a drill!"
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26A. Bassinet occupant
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27A. Filling a friend's car with balloons, e.g.
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32A. Flats or heels
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34A. Go on an ocean voyage
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35A. Dubai's fed.
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36A. Doily fabric
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37A. Attention-grabbing feat
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39A. Opinion survey
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40A. Variety
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41A. Cameron who voices Fiona in the "Shrek" franchise
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42A. Diminishes
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43A. Reward or punishment that may be ironic
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47A. Chitchat
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48A. Pig sound
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49A. Perch for a pigeon
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51A. Chicken sound
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53A. Alan of "M*A*S*H"
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57A. "Of course, mon ami!"
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58A. Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
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61A. Victoria's Secret garment
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62A. Tierney of "The Affair"
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63A. Sire
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64A. Pine-__: cleaning brand
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65A. Liability's opposite
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66A. South American barbecue
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1D. Ones easily duped
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2D. Malicious
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3D. Puerto __
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4D. Greenery that doesn't need water
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5D. Lorne Michaels' long-running NBC show, for short
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6D. Just for laughs
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7D. Sightseer's booking
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8D. Move like a fish
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9D. Big __: fast-food classic
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10D. Give a very close look
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11D. "Thanks so much!"
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12D. Pest on a pet
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13D. Hide-and-__
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18D. Large-scale tale
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23D. Pres. between JFK and RMN
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25D. Gives birth to
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26D. Worm on a hook, say
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27D. Call unwittingly
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28D. Japanese truckmaker
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29D. Tuna container
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30D. Leafy vegetable in a green smoothie
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31D. Morays, e.g.
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32D. Try and fail to walk on ice
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33D. Saintly ring
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37D. Unable to go to school, maybe
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38D. __ Mahal
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39D. Amazon deliveries
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41D. Tough decision
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42D. Come in first
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44D. Playground game
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45D. "Your point being?"
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46D. Polynesian carving
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49D. Arcing tennis shots
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50D. Currency in 21 countries
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51D. Air conditioning figs.
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52D. Land parcel
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54D. Links org.
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55D. Provided music for a party
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56D. On the topic of
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59D. Batteries for some noisy toys
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60D. Clippers' org.
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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