Our LA Times Crossword Hints for September 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 9/5/26. 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. Nowhere near
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5A. Allegro
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10A. Improvise
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14A. Podcaster's software option
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16A. Cricket field shape
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17A. Conversion that some pray will be successful?
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18A. Work with Python, say
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19A. Arise
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20A. Retraced one's steps, in a way
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21A. Light touch
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24A. Hybrid punctuation mark
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26A. Unsure where to go
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28A. Logical start?
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29A. Jane in a suit?
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30A. Pantheon honoree
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31A. Cereal with a vanilla-flavored Confetti version
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34A. Back up
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35A. Kleptocracy ruler
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36A. "The Mystery at Lilac Inn" sleuth
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38A. Setting of Frank McCourt's "Angela's Ashes"
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40A. Hermitlike
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41A. Wanders in an airport?
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42A. Sportscaster Patrick
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43A. Words of warning
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44A. Absolute noob
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48A. Steered
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49A. Pretty penny or bad penny
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50A. Collection of highlights, perhaps
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52A. Dreamcast maker
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53A. Help line?
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57A. Kathryn of WandaVision
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58A. Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
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59A. Secondary social media accounts
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60A. Pernod flavor
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61A. Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
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1D. Actuarial stat
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2D. Quaint transmission
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3D. Word with pop or op
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4D. Like an Inverted Jenny stamp
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5D. Turn sharply to the right?
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6D. Cancel the launch!
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7D. 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year Bueckers
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8D. Something that may be on display while playing D&D
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9D. “Silent Spring” subj.
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10D. Informal lexicon
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11D. Vegetarian sushi option
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12D. Beggared belief
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13D. Fundraising promise
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15D. Turn into a competition, say
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20D. Subpar
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21D. Trampoline park gear
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22D. "We agreed on this!"
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23D. Bar exam setting?
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25D. Utah's Capitol __ National Park
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27D. Article
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31D. Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
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32D. Minute Maid brand
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33D. Unserious
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35D. Mine wagon
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37D. Intruder from under the surface
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39D. Semisoft cheese
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40D. Halt
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41D. Country star Yearwood
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43D. Showed up at dinner?
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45D. Zen riddles
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46D. "The Wrestler" Oscar nominee
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47D. Light blades
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51D. Alcove
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53D. Mamdani political org.
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54D. Bath lav
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55D. "___ no use"
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56D. Org. that oversees 41-Across
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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