Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 16, 2025 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 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/16/25. 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. Hairstyle of Diana Ross and Bob Ross
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5A. Ruffle playfully
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11A. Sound of disgust
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14A. Wasn't colorfast
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15A. Sounded hoarse
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16A. Lad
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17A. Amex, Visa, Discover, etc.
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19A. Get it wrong
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20A. Occasion for pampering
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21A. Inclination to stay put
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23A. Overlook
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24A. Japanese honorific
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26A. "We're __ crossroads"
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27A. Dell, Acer, Apple, etc.
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32A. Therapeutic application on a 20-Across
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35A. 63-Across's cry
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36A. Vandykes, e.g.
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37A. Type
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38A. Decorated, in a way
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40A. "Golly!"
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41A. Servings of cheese or oranges
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43A. According to
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44A. Light rope
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45A. Ones, fives, tens, etc.
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48A. Undergrad deg. option
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49A. Nosh
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50A. UNESCO World Heritage Site in England
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53A. Edible arrangement
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56A. Well-trained groups
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58A. Latto genre
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59A. Whites, knits, delicates, etc.
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62A. Mined find
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63A. Stay-at-home worker?
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64A. "What ___ is there?"
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65A. Degs. for House and Grey
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66A. Wasn't straightforward with
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67A. Scores
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1D. Basics
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2D. Book jacket pair
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3D. Played anew
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4D. Curious character
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5D. Airline passenger's table
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6D. Stout grain
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7D. Chant from fans dressed in red, white, and blue
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8D. First-aid item
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9D. "Bet Ain't Worth the Hand" singer Bridges
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10D. __ case
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11D. "Just look at the time!"
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12D. Raita herb
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13D. Sedgwick of "The Closer"
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18D. Resort town near El Arco, familiarly
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22D. Epic hero of Indian mythology
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24D. Like some textiles
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25D. Racetrack attraction at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris
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28D. Many a native of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom
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29D. Critic Roger
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30D. Crimson
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31D. Like most flea market goods
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32D. Catchall abbr
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33D. Conductor's call
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34D. Run-down areas?
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38D. She/___ pronouns
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39D. Take a time-out
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42D. Home to the Lakes of Ounianga
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44D. Carries protectively
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46D. Outfits
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47D. Site for a bidding war
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51D. Flutist's quaver
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52D. “Siddhartha” novelist
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53D. Born in
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54D. Grad
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55D. Actor Malek
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56D. Rep
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57D. Étouffée, for one
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60D. Low, low score
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61D. Beats by __
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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