Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/3/26. 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. Item dropped in the drink
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6A. Chiromancer's target
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10A. Overwhelm
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14A. Hair extension
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15A. Cookies and cream treat
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17A. Baseball's all-time RBI leader
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18A. Rescuers on the run?
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19A. Bases for busts
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21A. Not accidental
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22A. Oft-redacted fig.
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23A. Many an adoptee
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27A. Ones correcting they're gaffes, perhaps?
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32A. French "deadly"
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34A. Christmas song
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35A. Pass
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36A. Tough to form a bond with
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37A. Media that led to record losses
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38A. What she said
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40A. WoW, for one
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41A. Visit a souk
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43A. Steer clear of
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44A. Product of green energy?
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47A. Relatively helpful business practice?
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48A. Hip-hop figures
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51A. Groundwork
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54A. Neighborhood blot
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56A. Open
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60A. "Enough's enough"
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61A. 'Truth!'
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62A. “Gigi” composer
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63A. Chocolate brand owned by Berkshire Hathaway
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64A. Ginormous
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65A. Samsung appliance
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1D. Pulls a switch
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2D. Birds for whom a color is named
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3D. More than ready
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4D. Bath water
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5D. Split evenly, informally
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6D. Play-__
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7D. Ararat lander
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8D. Island ring
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9D. Messy locks
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10D. "Yentl" setting
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11D. Spencer of Good Morning America
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12D. "Don't Matter" singer
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13D. Move to another state?
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16D. "Nothing new under the sun"
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20D. Heart's location?
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24D. Long jumper's destination
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25D. Olympic archer?
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26D. Safety gear for ER workers
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28D. "The White Tiger" actor Rajkummar
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29D. On EASY street
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30D. Sandra's "Ocean's 8" co-star
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31D. DIY help site
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32D. "Fire Country" actress Diane
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33D. Chewy brand
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37D. Lombardy birthplace of Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger
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39D. Ugh!
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42D. Not square
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43D. Spot for unique gifts
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45D. Mike Brown's NBA team
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46D. Afternoon outing?
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49D. "Almost Famous" director
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50D. Underground government operation?
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51D. Reddish-brown horses
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52D. Toner additive
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53D. Turn on an axis
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55D. Toffee bar
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57D. Certain parent
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58D. 57-Down in a meadow
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59D. Semi
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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