Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 16, 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 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/16/26. 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. Barnyard call
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4A. A pop
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7A. Compels
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13A. Like some pickup-only deals
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15A. Prehistoric hand tool
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17A. Female sib
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18A. Cozy eatery
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19A. "Ferrari" actor Driver
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20A. Second singer to be honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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22A. Some laptops
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23A. Man of La Mancha
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25A. Ernie's "Sing After Me" duet partner
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27A. See 74-Across
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28A. Monument Valley formation
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30A. Winter layer
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33A. __ Nation: Jay-Z's conglomerate
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36A. Novelist Quindlen
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38A. The complete set
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40A. Approximately
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42A. Many a K-pop singer
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44A. Starting lineup
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45A. Big flowerpot
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47A. Gaelic speaker
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49A. Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
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50A. Was gripping?
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51A. Breathe fire, say
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53A. Inhale, maybe
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55A. Couple
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57A. Extemporizes
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62A. "Thrilla in Manila" boxer
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64A. Approached bedtime
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66A. Wife of Zeus
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67A. Low-level laborer
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69A. "Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
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71A. Peppers in some mole sauces
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72A. Writer/illustrator who often wrote in anapestic tetrameter
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73A. Villainous looks
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74A. With 27-Across, big name in watercraft
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75A. Therapist's maj.
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1D. King with a touching story?
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2D. Battery part
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3D. Breakfast tea variety
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4D. Pea sheller's discard
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5D. Canyon former
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6D. Amber, once
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7D. "Seriously?"
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8D. "Gorilla Warfare" artist Shaquille
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9D. NWSL official
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10D. Didn't ride solo
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11D. Corp. bigwig
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12D. Goes out with
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14D. Retiring
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15D. Shake
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16D. Ink spot, for short
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21D. Digital __: remote tech worker
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24D. Deep defenses
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26D. MD-to-be's exam
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29D. Clearance event
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31D. Not nearby
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32D. No longer feral
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33D. Impetuous
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34D. Clarinet kin
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35D. "Do my eyes deceive me?"
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37D. Totenberg of NPR
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39D. Like some flaws
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41D. Linguistic cousin of Hindi
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43D. One of a geographic quintet
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46D. Formally decrees
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48D. Galena, e.g.
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52D. Bonny landscapes
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54D. Sierra Nevada lake
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56D. Match point?
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58D. Sells
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59D. Came together
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60D. Olive oil maker
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61D. Flip
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62D. Intro courses?
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63D. Swimmer Marchand who won four gold medals at Paris 2024
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65D. "__ true!"
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68D. __-de-France: Paris's region
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70D. Govt. cybersecurity monitor
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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