Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/17/26. 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. Aid in scratching an itch
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5A. Jeans choice
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9A. "What's wrong with u?"
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12A. Vader offspring
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13A. Southwestern casserole
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16A. "Same here"
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17A. "Let's do this!"
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18A. Forex benchmark
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19A. The old you
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21A. Like some kitchen herbs
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22A. Nullifies
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24A. Tradition within Swedish coffee culture
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25A. Like some jobs
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26A. Abound (with)
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27A. Shengjian __: pan-fried pork bun
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30A. Setting of Fox's "Best Medicine"
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31A. Milanese dish traditionally served with risotto
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33A. With 47-Down, extra lives?
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34A. Service rep with a lack of humanity
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35A. David's "Baywatch" role
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36A. Eyes angrily
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38A. Takes down
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39A. Letters from a bygone empire
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40A. Travels cross-country?
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41A. Wades through
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42A. Leave out
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43A. Nullifidian
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45A. Cold treat
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48A. National Farm Toy Museum locale
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49A. Whiz
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50A. Home brewer's appliance
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52A. Chute material
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54A. Resolved
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55A. Exploit
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56A. Court figs.
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57A. Nueva canción great Mercedes
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58A. Singer who has six top 10 studio albums with her namesake band
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1D. Scary-good moments?
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2D. Role for one who picks the melody?
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3D. Asset in a snowball fight
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4D. "You're telling me that's only part of the story?"
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5D. Spots for muckety-mucks?
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6D. Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
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7D. Pings online
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8D. Birds that recognize faces and hold grudges
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9D. Rotisserie rod
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10D. Expert in nonverbal communication
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11D. Obey
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14D. Cry for attention
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15D. James in the Blues Hall of Fame
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16D. Feature of Namibia's flag
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20D. "Yo!"
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23D. Ed of "Up"
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24D. End of Oktober?
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26D. __ and the Maytals
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27D. Rang up from down under?
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28D. Opening sequence
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29D. Sounds amazed
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30D. Some off-the-rack purchases, briefly
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32D. "Free your pores" brand
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34D. Entice
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37D. Bypass online promos
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41D. "Victory!" letters
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42D. Like a tips-only bar
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43D. Place for a stent
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44D. Point value of "five" in Scrabble
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45D. "Only joking"
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46D. Michael of "The Running Man"
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47D. See 33-Across
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48D. Chits
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51D. As well
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53D. "About __ big"
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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