Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 15, 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 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/15/26. 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. __ bass
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5A. Support before a run, perhaps
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9A. One way to take the bull by the horns?
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14A. Gilded element in some religious art
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15A. "The Good Dinosaur" dinosaur
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16A. In base eight
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17A. Gas vs. electric?
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19A. Play lightly
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20A. Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
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21A. Mind
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23A. Hose shade
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24A. Kenwood vs. Sony?
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27A. Benders
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31A. Ruling to restart court proceedings
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32A. Arctic Monkeys lead singer Turner
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33A. Denny's rival
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37A. Subtle vibes
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41A. Old World vs. New World?
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44A. Katana, e.g.
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45A. Average
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46A. Home of the Taj Mahal
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47A. The whole lot
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49A. Country legend Willie
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51A. Montagues vs. Capulets?
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57A. Sufi mystic who wrote the six-volume poem the Masnavi
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58A. See 48-Down
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59A. "You got that right"
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64A. Green shade
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66A. Carnivore vs. vegetarian?
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68A. Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role
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69A. Not on board with
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70A. Whipped up
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71A. Twitch
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72A. Overflow (with)
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73A. Quaint cry
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1D. Card dispenser
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2D. Heavy-duty soap made by WD-40
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3D. Some drafts
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4D. Petting zoo ride
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5D. Paving gunk
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6D. Clutch
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7D. "I was home watching TV all night," e.g.
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8D. Birling contest
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9D. Spanish article
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10D. "Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
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11D. Confident gait
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12D. __ Arabia
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13D. Early Mesoamerican civilization
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18D. Expose
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22D. Runway letters
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25D. "That is to say ... "
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26D. Aqua kin
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27D. Egg pouches
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28D. Snowbank creator
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29D. Silver State city
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30D. Boosts in some games
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34D. Cutting edge of fashion?
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35D. Common Scrabble tile value
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36D. School org.
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38D. Semis
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39D. Curly coif
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40D. Superfan
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42D. Asian rice cake
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43D. Green Gables girl
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48D. With 58-Across, exercise venue
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50D. Really bad grades
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51D. Does a laundry chore
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52D. Spring bloom
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53D. Latina friend
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54D. Like some lean products
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55D. Yankees manager Aaron
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56D. Street corn often topped with cotija
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60D. Cartoon supplier of instant roads
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61D. Steep rock
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62D. "I did it!"
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63D. Went fast
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65D. Shade tree
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67D. Darken
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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