Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 18, 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 18, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/18/25. 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. Sign of aging
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7A. Leave a black mark on, say
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13A. Withdrawal aid
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15A. Sweet-talk
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16A. __ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
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18A. Didn't work
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19A. French "his"
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20A. Sure to fail
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22A. "Hansel and Gretel" figure
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23A. Hertz, for one
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25A. ___ steak
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26A. Sloggy terrain
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27A. Twangy-voiced
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29A. ___ Canto
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30A. "Derry __": sitcom set in Northern Ireland
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31A. Home of "Whistler's Mother"
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34A. Shooting stars?
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35A. Fallible ones
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36A. Prime minister between Theresa and Liz
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37A. 'Bad idea'
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38A. Clear a way for
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42A. Port northeast of Djibouti
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43A. Cuts finely
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45A. Elisabeth of "Cobra Kai"
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46A. Former Japanese coin
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47A. Has more than
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49A. "The Hurting Kind" poet Limón
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50A. Bamboozle
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52A. Features of many Best Picture winners
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54A. Call for
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55A. Plastic souvenir, e.g.
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56A. Declares
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57A. Like a good sidekick
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1D. California surf culture apparel brand
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2D. Goddess who is a judge in "The Eumenides"
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3D. Construction such as the term "un-freaking-believable"
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4D. Sew up
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5D. Snitch on?
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6D. Dramatic solos
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7D. Cheese substitute?
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8D. Bay Area columnist who coined the word "beatnik"
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9D. Citrus drinks, for short
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10D. Shelters named for a senator
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11D. "No kidding!"
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12D. Equivocates
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14D. "I'd have a backup plan"
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17D. Many a "Fast & Furious" character
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21D. Free-spirited
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24D. Amazon primate
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26D. Malapropisms, e.g.
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28D. Winter racers
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30D. Spot for a brat
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32D. Calling card?
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33D. "The Masked Singer" judge Rita
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34D. Calm
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35D. Biotech firm known for vaccines
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36D. Juices up?
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39D. Much obliged
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40D. Affordable
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41D. Like a brewery
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43D. Lego brand for little hands
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44D. Flinch
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47D. Nice words of agreement
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48D. To-do
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51D. Some medical providers, for short
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53D. Shiba ___
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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