Our LA Times Crossword Hints for September 16, 2025 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 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 9/16/25. 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. ABC show for early risers briefly
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4A. Cut, as logs
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9A. Button on a job listing website
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14A. Grammy winners __ Tigres del Norte
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15A. Muscat resident
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16A. Celtic priest of old
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17A. Fraternal organization venue
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19A. Musical instrument similar to the xylophone, familiarly
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20A. On the line
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21A. Gloomy
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23A. Device at a parking spot
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24A. Desk accessory that might coordinate with a wrist rest
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28A. Oscar hopeful
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31A. Turn into
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32A. Functions
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33A. Knowledgeable about
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34A. Place to adopt a new pet, or what is found in 17-, 24-, 49-, and 59-Across?
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40A. Latch (onto)
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41A. Mystical glow
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42A. Kenya's continent
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45A. Knotty
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49A. Emphasizes passionately
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51A. Salami choice
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53A. Shoe bottom
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54A. Ugly garment at many a holiday party
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56A. Pinkberry dessert, familiarly
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59A. "Land ho!" caller's spot
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61A. Starts of some renovation projects, informally
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62A. __ Major: constellation with Sirius, the Dog Star
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63A. Many ICU pros
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64A. Rascal
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65A. Actress Harmon
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66A. Pigpen
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1D. Twinkle
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2D. Liquefied by heat, as lava or metal
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3D. Invites out for
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4D. Room with a lot of natural light
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5D. Frenzied
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6D. Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
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7D. U.K. part
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8D. Soccer great Maradona
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9D. Counsel
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10D. Quality piece of meat
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11D. Irish tavern
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12D. Falsehood
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13D. NFL gains
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18D. Originate (from)
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22D. Create friction
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24D. Email, e.g.
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25D. Title for Robert Prevost since May 8, 2025
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26D. Common topic for a bachata crooner
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27D. Lair
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29D. Govt. intel org.
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30D. Skinny swimmer
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34D. Automaker __ Romeo
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35D. Par for the course
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36D. Words of longing
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37D. Roman Empire raider
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38D. Stretch of history
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39D. Philanthropist's quality
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40D. Skinny swimmer
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43D. Cast a ballot, say
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44D. Pioneering ISP
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46D. Like a small, efficient team
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47D. Goes through an open door
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48D. "That __ seem right"
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50D. Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
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52D. Overly intellectual, maybe
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54D. Spotify selection
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55D. 1940s conflict, for short
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56D. U.S. pres. for most of 55-Down
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57D. ___ Speedwagon
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58D. Texter's "No way!"
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60D. Published
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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