Our LA Times Crossword Hints for September 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 9/18/26. 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. Band
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6A. Primer lesson
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10A. Printer refills
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14A. Provençal sauce
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15A. Bread from a tandoor
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16A. Many a techie or Trekkie
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17A. Fruit with a thick rind
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18A. Thing that has away with words?
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20A. Box that's unexpectedly popular?
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22A. Raft
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23A. Fish that's a symbol of Children's Day in Japan
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24A. Lazy way to soothe hurt feelings?
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33A. "Wow, nice!"
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34A. Approach
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35A. Rite answer?
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36A. Constant critic
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37A. Like fresh nail polish
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38A. Bridget's daughter in the "Bridget Jones" series
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40A. "Big" and "Bang Bang" singer Rita
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41A. Happy now?
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42A. Old Spanish coin
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43A. Take tiny crustaceans out for a stroll?
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47A. Scand. land
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48A. Routine
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49A. Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
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56A. One who's in it for the money
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57A. Nebraska rail hub
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59A. Fun-run distance, for short
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60A. Foil kin
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61A. Piercing site
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62A. Aloo mutter ingredients
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63A. Playful growl
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64A. __ City: Pittsburgh
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1D. Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
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2D. Binds
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3D. Craps turn
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4D. Succulent with lace and tiger tooth varieties
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5D. Misses terribly
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6D. Like llamas
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7D. Boxer Max
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8D. Course after trig
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9D. Slip past
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10D. "No need to explain!"
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11D. "Middle Cyclone" Grammy nominee Case
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12D. Acute
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13D. Hit high in the air
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19D. Pants slangily
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21D. Spa treatment
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24D. Emphatic refusal
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25D. Catherine of "The Studio"
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26D. Eight-related
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27D. Rival
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28D. Clear the cobwebs, say
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29D. Down
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30D. Bhutan neighbor
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31D. Poetic opening
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32D. “The Odyssey” director
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37D. Tiny
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38D. Points out
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39D. Fire away
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41D. Masonic order member in a fez
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42D. Fitness app stat
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44D. 2026 NBA champions
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45D. Mood
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46D. One who's often going through the motions
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49D. __ therapy
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50D. Sod layer's calculation
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51D. County east of Sonoma
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52D. Got taller
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53D. B-school entry req.
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54D. Give birth to
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55D. "Hot Girl Summer" rapper Megan ___ Stallion
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56D. Unruly head of hair
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58D. 100%
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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