Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/19/26. 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. Weeper's output
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6A. Aid and __: help on a heist
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10A. Miles away
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14A. Planetary path
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15A. Puzzle cube creator Rubik
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16A. Tiny, in tech
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17A. Long-lived desert plants
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18A. Enjoy a prime position
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20A. Ration out
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22A. "America's Got Talent" judge Mandel
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23A. Cramped areas under some houses
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27A. African antelope
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29A. Turned down
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30A. Sci-fi blasters
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32A. Grill briquettes
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33A. Ukraine's capital
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35A. Be a bookworm
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36A. Ben E. King hit that begins "When the night has come / And the land is dark"
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39A. Danish shoe company
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42A. Soft throw
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43A. Solemn promises
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47A. Ivy League school in Ithaca, New York
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49A. Extremists
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50A. Classic Pontiac muscle car
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51A. Biopic about Johnny Cash and June Carter
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54A. Many a middle schooler
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56A. Actress Tyler who voices Lana Kane on "Archer"
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57A. Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
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59A. Swedish stores with flatpack furniture
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63A. Petri dish gelatin
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64A. Stratford's river
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65A. Release
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66A. "A __ formality"
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67A. Colorful amphibian
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68A. Future JDs' exams
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1D. List of chapters at the front of a book: Abbr.
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2D. Chapter in history
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3D. Alphabet starter
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4D. Actress and philanthropist who has co-produced films with Tom Hanks
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5D. Most calm
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6D. Greek fable writer
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7D. Water filter brand
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8D. Sinus MD
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9D. Likely to tip over
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10D. Over again
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11D. Exhaustion
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12D. Insect's feeler
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13D. "You Got It" singer Orbison
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19D. Pink, as cheeks
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21D. Psychedelics study subj.
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23D. Public health agcy.
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24D. __ Speedwagon
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25D. "Knives Out" actress de Armas
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26D. Nursery beds
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28D. Amer. currency
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31D. North American quintet depicted on the Michigan quarter
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33D. Grassy mound
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34D. Gridiron figs.
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37D. Many a fan of the Hawks and the Dream
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38D. Bump that indicates a lawn infestation
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39D. Heartbeat check, for short
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40D. Humble home
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41D. Prying tool
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44D. Uni- + bi-
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45D. Chewie's co-pilot
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46D. NNW reversal
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48D. Meadow moms
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49D. Syllables of uncertainty
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52D. Punch sound
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53D. Naysayer's quaint contraction
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55D. Charlotte Brontë's "Jane __"
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57D. Punch sound
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58D. Night before
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60D. Due-in hr.
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61D. Writer's rep
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62D. Distress letters
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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