Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 26, 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 26, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/26/26. 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. Mani-pedi spots
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5A. Muscles targeted by leg raises
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8A. Pumpkin's place
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13A. Like a trusted mentor
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14A. Not of the clergy
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16A. Windy City airport
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17A. "Piece of cake!"
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19A. Harder to come by
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20A. Stingray relative
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21A. Search for
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23A. "Well, golly!"
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24A. Vipers in the Sahara
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27A. Feel the same way
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29A. Airport screening spots
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34A. Actor Lowe
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35A. "That sounds cool!"
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36A. Below, poetically
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38A. Individual
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39A. Heartburn reliever
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42A. Title for Louis XIV
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43A. Tennessee NFL player
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45A. Snowboarding great Chloe
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46A. German 101 article
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47A. Landmark antidiscrimination legislation of 1964
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52A. Girl Scout Cookie with coconut
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53A. Relax in the bath
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54A. Oral health org.
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56A. Line on a graph
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58A. Golf course halves
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62A. Automaton
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64A. Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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67A. "You had to be __"
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68A. Currency in Cyprus
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69A. Woe after a long hike
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70A. Filled to the brim
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71A. Shoot the breeze
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72A. Shine from within
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1D. First leg of a traditional triathlon
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2D. Falafel bread
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3D. Professional gp.
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4D. Closest airport to Mt. Rainier, familiarly
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5D. Mahershala of "Green Book"
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6D. Declare off-limits
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7D. Sets the dogs (on)
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8D. Salty fried snack
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9D. "I get it now!"
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10D. Bull's-eye vicinity
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11D. One of Canada's First Nations
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12D. "Present!"
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15D. Low-priced
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18D. Fat wallet fattener
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22D. Sense of self
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25D. Laborer
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26D. Edinburgh native
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28D. U-turn from WSW
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29D. Slow and steady run
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30D. Lightning-fast hedgehog of video games
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31D. "No weaseling out! Pay up!"
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32D. Uniform color for some park rangers
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33D. Showing no emotion
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37D. Helpful suggestion
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39D. Like Pixar movies
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40D. Slangy smokes
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41D. Intro to a texter's two cents
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44D. "Selma" director DuVernay
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48D. Fishy bagel topping
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49D. Reward for a job well done
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50D. Zesty flavor
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51D. Carrier for poles, boots, and goggles
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54D. Bonsai and saikei
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55D. Gulf capital known for its futuristic skyline
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57D. Slimy garden pest
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59D. Table salt, to a chemist
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60D. Sound in an empty chamber
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61D. Distort, as data
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63D. Mined find
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65D. 401(k) kin
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66D. San Francisco's __ Hill
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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