Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 20, 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 20, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/20/25. 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. Prefix with gender
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4A. East Coast gas station chain with a goose logo
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8A. Play group
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12A. Little troublemaker
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13A. Purple flower
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14A. Wind instrument that typically has 23 tone holes
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15A. Hopping pal of Pooh
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16A. *Breakfast chain founded in metro Atlanta
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18A. *Harlem Globetrotters legend known for his shaved head
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20A. Florida freshwater springs mammal
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21A. Make it to
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22A. "Gracious!"
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24A. ___ Diego Padres
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25A. "Gracious!"
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27A. Ceiling spinner
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30A. Brief "We'll figure it out later"
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31A. Jazz horn
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32A. Baseball apparel company
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34A. *Dramatic snag in the outfield
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37A. 'Pick up the pace!'
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38A. Female 11-Down
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39A. Go team!
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40A. Guffaw
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41A. ___ and aahed
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43A. Theater chain initials
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44A. Research on a rival, briefly
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45A. Tennis legend Gibson
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48A. Cupcake topper
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51A. *Feature of some blocky footwear
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54A. Combo meal component, and what the answers to the starred clues have
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56A. Bard's "before"
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57A. More than one can count
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58A. Some UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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59A. Quoter's "I'm aware of the error"
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60A. Join using heat
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61A. Singles
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62A. Shriek of fear
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1D. Historian's word of approximation
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2D. Later
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3D. Gambling venue that may offer Super Bowl parlays
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4D. Elastigirl, to Mr. Incredible
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5D. __ Romeo
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6D. Enjoy a mudhole
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7D. Blackjack card
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8D. Pirate riches
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9D. Sit beside
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10D. Won by a __
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11D. Buck or 38-Across
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13D. __ Back: movement focused on ancestral sovereignty
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16D. MGM Grand rival
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17D. HS course that taught practical skills
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19D. Tough to move
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23D. Dating app "designed to be deleted"
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25D. Card game that requires no skill
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26D. Iron ___ (rust)
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27D. Greek salad topper
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28D. St. Louis landmark
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29D. Pass
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30D. Drive-___ window
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31D. Hunch over
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33D. Campfire output
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34D. Mission-driven individual?
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35D. Slow-moving, as traffic
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36D. Silent "Go for it"
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42D. "Sounds like a blast!"
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43D. Brewmaster brews
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44D. Without stopping
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45D. Many moons
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46D. Spooky
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47D. Smart ___
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48D. "That much was clear to me"
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49D. Quote as a source
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50D. Megastar
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52D. Lake between Toledo and Buffalo
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53D. Commotions
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55D. To's counterpart
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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