LA Times Crossword hints and answers for September 12, 2026
Every clue with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so nothing is spoiled until you tap.
Clues72
Across34
Down38
DaySaturday
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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Animated bouncer (3)
Starts with R, ends with OROO→
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California city where "American Graffiti" was set (7)
Starts with M, ends with OMODESTO→
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Western wear with a clasp (7)
Starts with B, ends with EBOLOTIE→
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Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias (14)
Starts with G, ends with NGORILLAMONSOON→
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Entree often garnished with lime (3)
Starts with P, ends with OPHO→
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Bipedal cryptid (4)
Starts with Y, ends with IYETI→
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Building worker (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSUPER→
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Jet setting (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSKY→
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Celebrity chef Cat (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACORA→
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Freebie with an airline snack box (14)
Starts with M, ends with EMOISTTOWELETTE→
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Celtic __ (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCROSS→
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Brand with a paw in its logo (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIAMS→
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Lowood attendee of literature (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEYRE→
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Item under a weizen glass (7)
Starts with B, ends with TBEERMAT→
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Act sassy (7)
Starts with G, ends with EGETCUTE→
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Tragic character in the title of a 2025 Taylor Swift chart-topper (7)
Starts with O, ends with AOPHELIA→
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Concierge's handout (7)
Starts with A, ends with PAREAMAP→
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Book keepers (7)
Starts with J, ends with SJACKETS→
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Nibble away (4)
Starts with G, ends with WGNAW→
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Least chill (7)
Starts with T, ends with TTENSEST→
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Traps under a blanket? (7)
Starts with S, ends with NSNOWSIN→
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Soda alternative (7)
Starts with I, ends with AICEDTEA→
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Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set (7)
Starts with P, ends with NPOKEMON→
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Song heard at Rogers Centre (7)
Starts with O, ends with AOCANADA→
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Some park visitors (7)
Starts with C, ends with SCAMPERS→
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Ground substance (4)
Starts with M, ends with LMEAL→
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Look a lot like (5)
Starts with M, ends with CMIMIC→
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Menu eponym (3)
Starts with T, ends with OTSO→
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Hose problem (4)
Starts with L, ends with KLEAK→
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Students who may take 14-Down (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSRS→
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Con's decoy (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSHILL→
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Collections of letters: Abbr. (3)
Starts with W, ends with SWDS→
Down
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Red Halloween costume for toddlers (4)
Starts with E, ends with OELMO→
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Tacky square (10)
Starts with P, ends with EPOSTITNOTE→
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Supermodel born Melissa Miller (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEMME→
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Lovers' deity (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEROS→
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Counter position (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSTOOL→
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Motion-activated trail monitors (11)
Starts with C, ends with SCRITTERCAMS→
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Rudolph of "Loot" (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMAYA→
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Pre-coll. exams (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSATS→
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Rosario relations (4)
Starts with T, ends with STIAS→
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Passport holders, perhaps (10)
Starts with H, ends with SHOTELSAFES→
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Washington who played a Pope (5)
Starts with K, ends with YKERRY→
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Conventioneer's first stop (11)
Starts with C, ends with KCHECKINDESK→
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Dr. Zaius, for one (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAPE→
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Capers (4)
Starts with J, ends with SJOBS→
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Valkyrie's weapon (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSPEAR→
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Secant, for one (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORATIO→
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Shaggy outback runner (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEMU→
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Show impatience (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPACE→
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1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic hit (5)
Starts with E, ends with TEATIT→
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"Heck yeah!" (3)
Starts with D, ends with IDOI→
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Pre-coll. exams (4)
Starts with G, ends with SGEDS→
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Grammy winner Aimee (4)
Starts with M, ends with NMANN→
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Chum of "Finding Nemo," for one (4)
Starts with M, ends with OMAKO→
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Billboard __ Award (4)
Starts with I, ends with NICON→
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Unruly dos (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMOPS→
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__ + Olivia: clothing brand (5)
Starts with A, ends with EALICE→
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Comic book city nicknamed "The Big Apricot" (10)
Starts with M, ends with SMETROPOLIS→
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Tendon (5)
Starts with S, ends with WSINEW→
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Cottage cheese option (6)
Starts with L, ends with TLOWFAT→
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"The Pitt" star (4)
Starts with W, ends with EWYLE→
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Company with a museum in Munich (3)
Starts with B, ends with WBMW→
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Brother of Cain (4)
Starts with S, ends with HSETH→
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Spanish city or province (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLEON→
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Miller offerings (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLITES→
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"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" vocalist (3)
Starts with O, ends with OONO→
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"Need anything?" (10)
Starts with A, ends with DAREYOUGOOD→
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Hoopsters (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCAGERS→
How to solve the LA Times Crossword
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How many clues are in the LA Times Crossword for September 12, 2026?+
72 clues: 34 Across and 38 Down.
What are some answers in today’s LA Times Crossword?+
For example: Animated bouncer (ROO); California city where "American Graffiti" was set (MODESTO); Western wear with a clasp (BOLOTIE).
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