Our LA Times Crossword Hints for October 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 10/9/26. 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. C in shop class?
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6A. Blu-ray precursor
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9A. South Asian crepes
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14A. Hispaniola nation
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15A. Outdoor co-op with an "Uncommon Path" blog
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16A. Loosen, as laces
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17A. *Two-time Oscar winner with a stoic bearing?
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19A. Recline atop
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20A. Charge
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21A. Horn sound
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22A. Briquettes
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23A. *Nursery rhyme lad with one eye closed?
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26A. Talk into a bigger purchase
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29A. Warped Tour sponsor
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30A. Protective trench
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31A. Golfing goof
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33A. Lid
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36A. Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
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40A. Grads-to-be
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41A. Sarge's superior
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42A. Hieroglyphic snakes
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43A. Insider's argot
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44A. Check
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46A. *Fictional spy sporting a big yellow button?
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51A. Partygoer who might stock up on glow sticks
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52A. Many a Yemeni
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53A. Sweets
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56A. Carne __ burrito
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57A. *NFL analyst with a sad demeanor?
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59A. Romantic poet who died fighting for Greek independence
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60A. "Eddington" director Aster
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61A. Caused
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62A. Utter, as thou might
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63A. Pewter component
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64A. Eye sores
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1D. Many a cooking show host
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2D. Fabric with metallic threads
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3D. Love, in French
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4D. NYC transit org.
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5D. Flower part
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6D. Salivate
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7D. Starbucks order
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8D. Drop to 0%
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9D. Woman of La Mancha?
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10D. Mirepoix vegetables
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11D. Swordfish cut
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12D. Garlicky mayo
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13D. Intuit
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18D. Per-axle charge
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23D. Large New Zealand cricket in the name of an Oscar-winning digital effects company
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24D. Paperless Post alternative
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25D. Baylor University city
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26D. Pros who work at home
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27D. Really come down
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28D. College Board exams
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31D. Many Highland Games participants
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32D. Fragrant garland
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33D. Instance
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34D. Boxes in an arena?
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35D. Annoyance
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37D. Like a foul that might earn an automatic ejection
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38D. Super-duper
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39D. Less than hardly, quaintly
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43D. Assertions of faith
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44D. Jai __
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45D. Fights back
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46D. Snatches
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47D. GPA booster
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48D. Egg-producing organ
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49D. Language of a haka chant
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50D. Conservationist Bindi
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53D. Hair quality
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54D. Upfront stake
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55D. Obstacles to teamwork
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57D. Lid
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58D. Permit
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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