LA Times Crossword hints and answers for August 7, 2026

Every clue with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so nothing is spoiled until you tap.

Clues78
Across37
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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Vein of ore (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELODE→
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"Shoo!" (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSCAT→
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"We are not alone" subj. (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISETI→
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French bean (7)
Starts with H, ends with THARICOT→
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"Dee-lish!" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with MYUM→
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Accessory often tipped or used for tips (3)
Starts with H, ends with THAT→
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Genesis locale (5)
Starts with S, ends with MSODOM→
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Genesis locale (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEDEN→
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"Call Me" band (7)
Starts with B, ends with EBLONDIE→
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Reaction to lions and tigers and bears (4)
Starts with O, ends with YOHMY→
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Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTET→
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Explore Mars, perhaps (4)
Starts with R, ends with EROVE→
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Infuriate (4)
Starts with R, ends with LROIL→
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Shoestring (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELACE→
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Bête __ (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENOIRE→
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Waffle over in the freezer aisle (4)
Starts with E, ends with OEGGO→
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Walrus kin (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSEAL→
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Drops from above (4)
Starts with R, ends with NRAIN→
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Touchscreen tappers (5)
Starts with S, ends with ISTYLI→
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Spanish kiss (4)
Starts with B, ends with OBESO→
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Fortuneteller (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSEER→
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:-( (5)
Starts with I, ends with DIMSAD→
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Actor Auberjonois (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERENE→
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Early Bond foe (4)
Starts with D, ends with ODRNO→
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Sheer (5)
Starts with U, ends with RUTTER→
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Fishing pole (3)
Starts with R, ends with DROD→
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Utah city near two national parks (4)
Starts with M, ends with BMOAB→
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"Yer killin' me!" (4)
Starts with C, ends with NCMON→
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Mountain lion (4)
Starts with P, ends with APUMA→
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Sticker (5)
Starts with D, ends with LDECAL→
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Refuse to settle, perhaps (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESUE→
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Bud (3)
Starts with P, ends with LPAL→

Down

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The Grand __ Opry (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOLE→
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Key (5)
Starts with I, ends with TISLET→
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Steamed (3)
Starts with M, ends with DMAD→
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French friend (3)
Starts with A, ends with IAMI→
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Despised (5)
Starts with H, ends with DHATED→
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Sticker (5)
Starts with T, ends with NTHORN→
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Like a 2024 Blake Snell game (5)
Starts with N, ends with TNOHIT→
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Allow (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLET→
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TV broadcast band (3)
Starts with V, ends with FVHF→
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Cybersecurity exec (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCTO→
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Buckle (7)
Starts with G, ends with TGIVEOUT→
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Peace offerings? (8)
Starts with G, ends with SGOODBYES→
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Bad move (5)
Starts with E, ends with RERROR→
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Was up (3)
Starts with L, ends with DLED→
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Best club in Vegas? (3)
Starts with A, ends with EACE→
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Smooth course (5)
Starts with E, ends with AEASYA→
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Make over (4)
Starts with R, ends with OREDO→
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Pitching stat (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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"The People's Princess" (6)
Starts with L, ends with ILADYDI→
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CPR expert (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEMT→
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Born abroad (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENEE→
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Sphere consulted by a 66-Across (3)
Starts with O, ends with BORB→
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Hwys. (3)
Starts with R, ends with SRDS→
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Jewish rite (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBRIS→
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Former NBA star Ming (3)
Starts with Y, ends with OYAO→
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Shakespeare lover (5)
Starts with R, ends with OROMEO→
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Signs (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOMENS→
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Show respect for (5)
Starts with H, ends with RHONOR→
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Pitching (6)
Starts with T, ends with DTILTED→
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Virtually indifferent? (6)
Starts with A, ends with LAMORAL→
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Respectful dip (6)
Starts with C, ends with YCURTSY→
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Transgression (3)
Starts with S, ends with NSIN→
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Auto maintenance (7)
Starts with C, ends with ECARCARE→
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Cocoa scrub venue (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASPA→
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Ramadan-ending holiday, informally (3)
Starts with E, ends with DEID→
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Source of some pink seasoning (8)
Starts with S, ends with ESALTMINE→
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Very much inclined (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTEEP→
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Home of the El Greco Museum (6)
Starts with T, ends with OTOLEDO→
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Marries (6)
Starts with U, ends with SUNITES→

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