Our LA Times Crossword Hints for September 15, 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, September 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 9/15/26. 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. Prepare, as avocados for guacamole
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5A. When nothing seems to go right
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11A. Org. now known as Scouting America
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14A. Director Preminger
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15A. Bubble tea balls
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16A. Duolingo bird
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17A. Including every flaw
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19A. Short swim
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20A. Muse of poetry
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21A. Trial version
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22A. Old-school 'Cool!'
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23A. Ceremonial act
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25A. Like serrated knives
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28A. Country singer Paisley
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30A. Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
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31A. Yaps
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34A. Catch a ride to the beach?
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37A. More pleasant
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38A. 'Green' prefix
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39A. Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
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41A. Toward a boats rudder
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42A. University of __ Dame
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44A. 'Meh'
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45A. Teeny-tiny
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46A. Consume more than
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48A. Mia in the Soccer Hall of Fame
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50A. In the past few days
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53A. Laundry container
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57A. "pls stop sharing"
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58A. Second to none
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60A. Ish
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61A. Opposite of trans
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62A. Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
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64A. Post-OR area
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65A. Sentence ender
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66A. Arthur in the International Tennis Hall of Fame
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67A. Egyptian viper
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68A. Evaluate
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69A. Starring role
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1D. Grass-cutting machine
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2D. Video game pioneer
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3D. Fender guitar, familiarly
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4D. Jacuzzis
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5D. Happy Greek cry
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6D. ___ for oneself
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7D. Tapered haircuts
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8D. Serious genre
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9D. Green-lights
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10D. Fashion monogram
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11D. Feline that helps control pests in a store
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12D. Express disinterest on a dating app
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13D. Mont Blanc e.g.
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18D. Fly like a dragon
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22D. TV cable letters
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24D. Eyelid hair
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26D. Years and years
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27D. Like clothes in a 53-Across, probably
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29D. Couples
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31D. Italian city known for salami
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32D. Science of sound
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33D. “Here’s mud in your eye!”
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35D. Hopping pal of Piglet
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36D. Herring, but not a red herring
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39D. Make airtight
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40D. "Stranger Things" actor Schnapp
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43D. Loan adjustment, for short
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45D. Sinful
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47D. Pool hall fixtures
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49D. Like some lesbians, slangily
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51D. Signs of sorrow or joy
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52D. Nail salon brand
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54D. Ordinary writing
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55D. __ Sketch (drawing toy)
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56D. Made a leaf pile, perhaps
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59D. General __ chicken
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61D. Spy-fi org.
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62D. Tax prep pro
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63D. Cards with pics
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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