LA Times Crossword hints and answers for September 26, 2026

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Clues68
Across33
Down35
DaySaturday

Today’s LA Times Crossword clues, hints & answers

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Across

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High return (3)
Starts with L, ends with BLOB→
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"__ bien" (3)
Starts with M, ends with YMUY→
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Angiogram image, perhaps (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAORTA→
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Tailgating area (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLOT→
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Racing headgear (11)
Starts with C, ends with TCRASHHELMET→
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Seldom seen (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESCARCE→
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Double-reed woodwind related to the shawm (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOBOE→
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Army __ (4)
Starts with A, ends with SANTS→
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41-Across teacher (6)
Starts with S, ends with ISENSEI→
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Durable fabric (5)
Starts with C, ends with OCHINO→
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"Bad idea" (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDONT→
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Hot (8)
Starts with I, ends with DINDEMAND→
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Outermost meningeal membrane (9)
Starts with D, ends with RDURAMATER→
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Guttural sound (5)
Starts with C, ends with KCROAK→
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"Anything you say" (8)
Starts with S, ends with ESURESURE→
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Ardent supporter (7)
Starts with M, ends with NMEGAFAN→
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Wrapped (5)
Starts with E, ends with DENDED→
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Welcome words? (7)
Starts with I, ends with NITSOPEN→
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Bring up (5)
Starts with R, ends with ERAISE→
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Sonicare rival (5)
Starts with O, ends with BORALB→
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"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker (9)
Starts with C, ends with YCHIPSAHOY→
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Dessert often made with espresso (8)
Starts with T, ends with UTIRAMISU→
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Releases (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEMITS→
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PC IDs (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIPS→
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Harsh critics (6)
Starts with H, ends with SHATERS→
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Singer known as the "Goddess of Pop" (4)
Starts with C, ends with RCHER→
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Bernie Sanders' mittens, for one (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMEME→
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Dojo discipline (6)
Starts with K, ends with EKARATE→
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"How's it hangin'?" (11)
Starts with W, ends with NWHATSSHAKIN→

Down

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Guest room fixture (5)
Starts with F, ends with NFUTON→
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Part of i.e. (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEST→
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Halo-halo base (3)
Starts with I, ends with EICE→
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Word in many union names (5)
Starts with L, ends with LLOCAL→
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Vibe well (4)
Starts with M, ends with HMESH→
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"Aw, phooey" (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNERTS→
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"__ you sweet!" (5)
Starts with A, ends with TARENT→
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Make a lasting impression? (4)
Starts with E, ends with HETCH→
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Taqueria option (5)
Starts with A, ends with AASADA→
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Beaut (3)
Starts with G, ends with MGEM→
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Time to study (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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Array at an izakaya (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSAKES→
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Bufotoxin source (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTOAD→
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"You sold me" (9)
Starts with I, ends with DIMONBOARD→
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Tacos de nopales need (5)
Starts with C, ends with ICACTI→
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Sack (3)
Starts with B, ends with DBED→
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Sit in a cellar, perhaps (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAGE→
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Chump (3)
Starts with S, ends with PSAP→
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Home country of filmmaker Asghar Farhadi (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRAN→
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Camping treat (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESMORE→
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High-quality proof, for short (5)
Starts with R, ends with OREPRO→
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Dubai rulers (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEMIRS→
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Percussion set (5)
Starts with H, ends with THIHAT→
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Platform game that debuted in 1983 (9)
Starts with M, ends with SMARIOBROS→
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"Buona __" (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASERA→
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Derisive laugh (3)
Starts with H, ends with HHAH→
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Muffuletta ingredient (3)
Starts with H, ends with MHAM→
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Hues (5)
Starts with T, ends with STONES→
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Instinctively (9)
Starts with O, ends with EONIMPULSE→
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"This bears repeating ... " (9)
Starts with L, ends with DLIKEISAID→
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Skateboarding star Tony (4)
Starts with H, ends with KHAWK→
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Key hit in panic (3)
Starts with E, ends with CESC→

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68 clues: 33 Across and 35 Down.

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For example: High return (LOB); "__ bien" (MUY); Angiogram image, perhaps (AORTA).

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