Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/23/26. 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. "Ring out the thousand __ of old": Tennyson
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5A. Hat holders
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9A. Figure in a Faustian bargain
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14A. Name on a former lake in Central Asia
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15A. Sandwich title
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16A. __ keyboard
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17A. Hayworth of "The Strawberry Blonde"
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18A. Gospel music?
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20A. Slogans
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22A. Ring topper
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23A. Screening org.
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24A. Chart-topper
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26A. High cloud
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30A. Really, really sticky situation?
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34A. Fiver
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35A. Uncomfortably honest
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36A. Pulitzer winner James
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37A. African language family
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40A. __ Atleos: big name in ATMs
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41A. Oscar, but not Big Bird
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42A. Vicinity
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43A. Tenor Pavarotti
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45A. Molecule in some vaccines
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46A. Brag obnoxiously after winning a swabbing contest?
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50A. Gymnast Olga with four Olympic gold medals
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52A. 128 oz.
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53A. Colorado Plateau Native
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54A. Model/actress Kate
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57A. Mortar's partner
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59A. Generous Volkswagen promotion?
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63A. Panache
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64A. Mexican meat
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65A. Period after Shrove Tuesday
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66A. Toy (with)
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67A. Break the rules
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68A. Eight, in combinations
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69A. Minuscule
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1D. Affection
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2D. Oratorio solo
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3D. Material for some patio furniture
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4D. Board on some patio furniture
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5D. Gatorade owner
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6D. Orecchiette shape
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7D. Foie __
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8D. Buttonhole, e.g.
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9D. Veto on movie night
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10D. Cautionary color
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11D. Spot for a metti
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12D. Two-time WNBA Finals MVP Wilson
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13D. Picky criticism
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19D. Golden St. region
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21D. "Silly goose!"
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25D. Distraught
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27D. Sitar piece
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28D. Very, informally
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29D. Pomegranate bit
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31D. "__ Is Betta Than Evvah!": 1976 album
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32D. Home of the Kaaba
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33D. Revealing to all
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36D. Missing GI
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37D. Flavorful part of a cinnamon tree
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38D. View from the Uffizi
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39D. Proximate
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41D. Measurement given in degrees
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43D. Led Zeppelin's "Whole __ Love"
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44D. Fit in with
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46D. Sesame Street denizen
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47D. Current source
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48D. "Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
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49D. Minuscule
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51D. Lake __ Vista, Florida
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55D. Capital west of Stockholm
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56D. Fraction of a min.
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58D. Big rig
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59D. TV monitor
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60D. Cheer syllable
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61D. Poetic preposition
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62D. Pantry pest
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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