Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/8/26. 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. Hydrocortisone target
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5A. Glissade garb
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9A. "Wanna hear a secret?"
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13A. Animated blue tang of film
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14A. Heavy burden
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15A. Behind schedule
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16A. Christ the Redeemer veneer material
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18A. Gets lawyers involved
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19A. Sound heard around a crib
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20A. Places that are all fun and games
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22A. Verbal finger wag
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24A. Hoppy brew with a low ABV
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27A. Cut with an axe
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28A. Tree in the name of a Bay Area city
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29A. Palindromic family member
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30A. Line of symmetry
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32A. Palindromic family member
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34A. Part of a routine
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37A. "Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
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41A. Perceived
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42A. Instrument in a "Baker Street" riff
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43A. Body image?
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44A. Brain scan letters
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46A. Spider's spinning
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48A. 5G predecessor
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49A. Contents of a cheese pull, often
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53A. "You know it!"
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54A. Surf shop?
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55A. "Well, whaddaya know!"
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57A. __ Whip: frozen pineapple treat
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58A. Genre originally known as the West Coast sound
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63A. College town in Iowa
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64A. Figs. that may be delayed by weather
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65A. Territory "where America's day begins"
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66A. Lean to one side
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67A. Glum
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68A. Blows it
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1D. Cards at a casino?
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2D. Also
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3D. Act the class clown
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4D. Prefix with -dermic or -thermic
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5D. Little one
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6D. Spanish one
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7D. Bluefin, yellowfin, and blackfin
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8D. Password preceder
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9D. Texting etiquette?
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10D. Riyadh resident
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11D. Pricey
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12D. Thompson of "Hedda"
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17D. Not great, not terrible
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21D. Take the path of least resistance, say
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22D. Pad see ew cuisine
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23D. Suggestive messages
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25D. Only cardinal direction not in a state name
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26D. Funny sketches
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31D. Most susceptible to collecting dust?
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33D. Prayer __
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35D. Four or five, maybe
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36D. Ramble on
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38D. Lakers legend Shaquille
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39D. Rink leap
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40D. Lends color
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45D. Lost colour
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47D. 22-Down currency
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49D. Wearable prize
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50D. Some indigenous Mexicans
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51D. Diamond chain
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52D. Muse of poetry
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56D. Spur to action
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59D. Murder-ous cry
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60D. Sales channel
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61D. Vehicle that may be self-driving
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62D. Tour de France distances, informally
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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