Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/2/26. 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. Big horn
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5A. Scoot
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12A. Winery tub
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15A. Human rights lawyer Clooney
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16A. Bacon strips
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17A. Kerfuffle
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18A. Story told with a twist
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20A. Replayed tennis serve
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21A. Gnats, termites, and the like
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22A. River deposit
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23A. Timothée Chalamet trilogy set on a desert planet
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24A. Like some elephants
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27A. "Golly!"
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29A. Party gift created with a twist
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34A. Tolkien monster
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37A. Shuts with force
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38A. Food package phrase
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39A. Speak highly of
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41A. Gaps
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44A. Like many supermodels
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45A. Dizzy
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47A. Simply must
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49A. Filmmaker Spike
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50A. Cocktail served with a twist
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54A. Pagliacci clown
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55A. Carriers of raw metals
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59A. Fail to mention
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61A. Hopper on a pet
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64A. Orange ___ tea
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65A. Ballpoint brand
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66A. Feat performed with a twist
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69A. Large deer in the Rockies
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70A. Barbecue spot
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71A. Tabloid duo
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72A. Golf hole meas.
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73A. States as fact
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74A. Reseals, as a road
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1D. Third-largest city in the Sunshine State
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2D. "Uh, I think so"
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3D. Low choir voices
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4D. Window-switching shortcut
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5D. Flight board abbr.
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6D. Star Wars Day month
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7D. Figs. targeted by phishers
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8D. Kenneth of “9-1-1”
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9D. LOréal rival
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10D. "Think" singer Franklin
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11D. French fashion letters
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12D. Fast-food combo
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13D. Yemeni port
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14D. Handy bag
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19D. Como ___?
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23D. Believer in a noninterfering god
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25D. Woes
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26D. Thunder sound
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28D. Wild beast also called a wildebeest
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30D. Largest city in the Cornhusker State
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31D. Sesame Street's resident Grouch
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32D. Fit
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33D. Country singer Lovett
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34D. Patron saint of Norway
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35D. Uncommon
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36D. Pool equipment
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40D. Railroad station
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42D. This, in Spanish
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43D. Mix
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46D. Blue Bloods actor Cariou
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48D. Early afternoon hr.
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51D. Rummages (through)
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52D. Big grinders
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53D. Sealed the victory
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56D. Japanese dog breed
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57D. Mars exploration vehicle
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58D. Comes across as
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59D. Toe the line
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60D. Tame
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62D. To be in French
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63D. Way out there
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66D. Sch. supporter
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67D. Halloween mo
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68D. Hi-___ graphics
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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