Our LA Times Crossword Hints for September 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 9/22/26. 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. Percussion instruments with taut tops
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6A. Highest mountain in Japan
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10A. Use a needle and thread
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13A. Superficial layer
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15A. Guy known for his first-person perspective?
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16A. Abu Dhabi's fed.
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17A. Composer Shostakovich
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18A. Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
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19A. Bikini top
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20A. Exhibit A: That awful handwriting
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23A. "Little Bunny __"
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24A. Lit ___ (English major’s course)
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25A. Arduous
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26A. Exhibit B: That loud guffaw
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31A. Belarus capital
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33A. Cars
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34A. ___ Doubtfire
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35A. Exhibit C: That unruly hair
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38A. Position
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41A. Student
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42A. With any luck
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44A. Exhibit D: That goofy stare
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49A. Gave approval to
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50A. Out-of-pocket amount
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51A. Area of influence
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53A. Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
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58A. Omelet ingredient
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59A. Dental exam image
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60A. Mystery
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63A. Come out on top
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64A. Snub-nosed dogs
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65A. Catch, as a fish
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66A. Triumphant cry
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67A. High-pitched wind instrument
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68A. "Give it a go!"
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1D. Netflix format, originally
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2D. Sleep cycle letters
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3D. Horned equines of mythology
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4D. Procedures
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5D. Typeface line
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6D. Unnerve
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7D. Japanese noodle
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8D. Jam holders
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9D. Apple all-in-one computer
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10D. Forester carmaker
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11D. Pincered insect
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12D. Riches
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14D. Canon competitor
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21D. “Kitchy-kitchy-___”
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22D. Some old radios
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23D. County event with lots of fried food
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25D. I wonder …
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27D. Tennis sequence after a serve
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28D. ___ generis (unique)
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29D. And so on: Abbr.
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30D. Norse god of mischief
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32D. Disposable coffee pod
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36D. Word after photo or special
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37D. Golfer Michelle ___ West
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38D. In a playful manner
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39D. Like an unlocked door
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40D. Place to sleep
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41D. Furry companions
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43D. Whiter with age
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44D. Off-the-wall
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45D. Sandwich also known as a grinder
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46D. Endorses digitally
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47D. Childcare expert LeShan
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48D. Clearheaded
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52D. Impressionist painter Édouard
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54D. Trade show
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55D. Defeat soundly
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56D. Othello villain
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57D. Nasdaq rival
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61D. Cambridge sch
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62D. 'It's ___-win situation'
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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