LA Times Crossword hints and answers for October 9, 2026
Every clue with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so nothing is spoiled until you tap.
Clues76
Across35
Down41
DayFriday
Today’s LA Times Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
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Horn sound (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTOOT→
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Grads-to-be (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSRS→
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Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers (15)
Starts with P, ends with EPUTAFACETOANAME→
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Golfing goof (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESLICE→
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Protective trench (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMOAT→
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Warped Tour sponsor (4)
Starts with V, ends with SVANS→
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Talk into a bigger purchase (6)
Starts with U, ends with LUPSELL→
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*Nursery rhyme lad with one eye closed? (12)
Starts with W, ends with EWILLIEWINKIE→
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Briquettes (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOALS→
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Sarge's superior (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELOOIE→
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Charge (3)
Starts with F, ends with EFEE→
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Recline atop (5)
Starts with L, ends with NLIEON→
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*Two-time Oscar winner with a stoic bearing? (9)
Starts with E, ends with EEMMASTONE→
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Loosen, as laces (5)
Starts with U, ends with EUNTIE→
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Outdoor co-op with an "Uncommon Path" blog (3)
Starts with R, ends with IREI→
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Hispaniola nation (5)
Starts with H, ends with IHAITI→
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South Asian crepes (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDOSAS→
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Blu-ray precursor (3)
Starts with D, ends with DDVD→
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*NFL analyst with a sad demeanor? (9)
Starts with H, ends with GHOWIELONG→
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Eye sores (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSTYES→
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Pewter component (3)
Starts with T, ends with NTIN→
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Utter, as thou might (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSAYST→
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Caused (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLEDTO→
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"Eddington" director Aster (3)
Starts with A, ends with IARI→
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Romantic poet who died fighting for Greek independence (5)
Starts with B, ends with NBYRON→
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C in shop class? (5)
Starts with C, ends with PCLAMP→
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Carne __ burrito (5)
Starts with A, ends with AASADA→
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Sweets (3)
Starts with B, ends with EBAE→
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Many a Yemeni (4)
Starts with A, ends with BARAB→
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Partygoer who might stock up on glow sticks (5)
Starts with R, ends with RRAVER→
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*Fictional spy sporting a big yellow button? (12)
Starts with G, ends with YGEORGESMILEY→
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Insider's argot (4)
Starts with C, ends with TCANT→
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Hieroglyphic snakes (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASPS→
Down
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Intuit (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESENSE→
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Fragrant garland (3)
Starts with L, ends with ILEI→
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Many Highland Games participants (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSCOTS→
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College Board exams (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSATS→
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Really come down (4)
Starts with P, ends with RPOUR→
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Pros who work at home (4)
Starts with U, ends with SUMPS→
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Baylor University city (4)
Starts with W, ends with OWACO→
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Paperless Post alternative (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEVITE→
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Large New Zealand cricket in the name of an Oscar-winning digital effects company (4)
Starts with W, ends with AWETA→
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Per-axle charge (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTOLL→
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Instance (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECASE→
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Garlicky mayo (5)
Starts with A, ends with IAIOLI→
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Swordfish cut (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSTEAK→
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Mirepoix vegetables (6)
Starts with O, ends with SONIONS→
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Woman of La Mancha? (8)
Starts with D, ends with ADULCINEA→
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Drop to 0% (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDIE→
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Starbucks order (5)
Starts with V, ends with IVENTI→
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Salivate (5)
Starts with D, ends with LDROOL→
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Flower part (6)
Starts with P, ends with LPISTIL→
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Snatches (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGRABS→
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Permit (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLET→
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Obstacles to teamwork (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEGOS→
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Upfront stake (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANTE→
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Hair quality (4)
Starts with B, ends with YBODY→
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Conservationist Bindi (5)
Starts with I, ends with NIRWIN→
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Language of a haka chant (5)
Starts with M, ends with IMAORI→
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Egg-producing organ (5)
Starts with O, ends with YOVARY→
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GPA booster (5)
Starts with E, ends with AEASYA→
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NYC transit org. (3)
Starts with M, ends with AMTA→
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Fights back (6)
Starts with R, ends with SREBELS→
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Jai __ (4)
Starts with A, ends with IALAI→
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Assertions of faith (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCREDOS→
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Less than hardly, quaintly (4)
Starts with N, ends with YNARY→
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Super-duper (4)
Starts with A, ends with EAONE→
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Like a foul that might earn an automatic ejection (8)
Starts with F, ends with TFLAGRANT→
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Annoyance (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPEST→
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Boxes in an arena? (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAMPS→
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Love, in French (4)
Starts with A, ends with EAIME→
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Fabric with metallic threads (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELAME→
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Many a cooking show host (4)
Starts with C, ends with FCHEF→
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How many clues are in the LA Times Crossword for October 9, 2026?+
76 clues: 35 Across and 41 Down.
What are some answers in today’s LA Times Crossword?+
For example: Horn sound (TOOT); Grads-to-be (SRS); Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers (PUTAFACETOANAME).
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