Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/5/26. 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. Tiny trims
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6A. "Tár" Oscar nominee Blanchett
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10A. Jar topper
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13A. Art studio stand
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14A. Chocolate-flavored latte
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15A. Fuss
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16A. Playful back-and-forth
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18A. Church seating
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19A. Messy person
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20A. Word with ocean or eye
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21A. Skim through
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22A. Wear away
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24A. Sprawling property
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26A. Workstation option since the 1980s
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30A. Rainbow maker
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31A. Attempted
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32A. Bath rug
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33A. Old hoops org.
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36A. Genetic material
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37A. Polo shirt, e.g.
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40A. Power strip switch
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42A. Not exactly, informally
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44A. Ticket pickup location
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49A. Battery terminals
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50A. Punchiness
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51A. See 58-Across
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52A. Crown for a prom queen
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54A. Wanes
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58A. With 51-Across, dance accessory for Fred Astaire
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59A. Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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61A. Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
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62A. Derive
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63A. Possibly dangerous
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64A. Cozy burrow
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65A. Composer Stravinsky
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66A. River mammal
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1D. Does some alterations
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2D. Place for cuticle oil
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3D. Analogy words
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4D. Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
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5D. Clever
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6D. Meet over coffee, perhaps
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7D. Entr'__
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8D. Eerie electronic instrument
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9D. Musical proclivity
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10D. Affectionate feline
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11D. Brainstorm
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12D. Wet blanket
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14D. Some hotel employees
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17D. Move like the wind
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21D. Small earring
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23D. Fiction subgenre
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25D. "I didn't quite catch that"
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26D. Typing speed: Abbr.
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27D. 401(k) alternative
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28D. Minor quibble
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29D. Chicago airport code
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34D. Not-so-humble bragging
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35D. Old gridiron org.
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37D. Feature of many a Wile E. Coyote trap, for short
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38D. "__ to Joy": highlight of Beethoven's Ninth
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39D. Golf course standard
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40D. Ye __ Shoppe
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41D. Pool raft, e.g.
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43D. Receive, as a bequest
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44D. Squandered
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45D. Take a deep breath
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46D. Copy on an email reply
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47D. Apple pie-making tool
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48D. Minnesota representative Ilhan
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53D. Deets
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55D. Triumph over
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56D. Make a cake, say
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57D. Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt
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59D. Nintendo console released in 2006
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60D. Certain sib
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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