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LA Times Crossword Hints & Answers – December 18, 2025

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December 18, 2025

Each day, the LA Times Crossword offers a fun challenge for word lovers of all levels. Need help finishing today’s puzzle? You’ll find the December 18, 2025 clues and answers below to help you solve any tricky spots and complete the grid with confidence.

Across

1A “In the headlights” animal – DEER

5A Golf tops – TEES

10A Fury – RAGE

14A Soul, in Spanish – ALMA

15A “Alas and __!” – ALACK

16A Some Sharon Olds poems – ODES

17A Many an American employee – SALARIED WORKER

20A __ sauce – SOY

21A Called – NAMED

22A Brand of 5-Across – TITLEIST

24A Breakfast bowl berry – ACAI

25A List of pub grub – BAR MENU

28A Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff – HOCKEY GAME

32A Skin soother – ALOE

33A HS diploma equivalent – GED

35A “All over that” – ON IT

36A Wellness space – SPA

37A Fruit also known as guanabana – SOURSOP

41A Herbal refreshment – TEA

42A Residential upgrades – HOME RENOVATIONS

45A Director Lee – ANG

46A Quick __ wink – AS A

47A Escapade – CAPER

49A Chess greats, for short – GMS

52A Indigenous Canadians – FIRST NATIONS

55A Red Bull slogan, and what can also be said of 17-, 25-, 28-, and 42-Across – GIVES YOU WINGS

59A Butter Restaurant chef/owner Guarnaschelli – ALEX

60A March follower – APRIL

61A Sushi seaweed – NORI

62A Pops – SODAS

63A Foul call, maybe – ERROR

64A Scratched (out) – EKED

65A Con – SCAM

66A Shoe bottoms – SOLES

67A Simchat bat, for one – RITE

Down

1D Absurd – DAFT

2D “First Lady of Song” Fitzgerald – ELLA

3D Qatari commander – EMIR

4D “The Entertainer” genre – RAG

5D Source of financial aid – TALENT SCOUT

6D Rio greeting – OLA

7D Muscle worked in dumbbell rows – LAT

8D Halloween mo. – OCT

9D Comedy scene – SKIT

10D “Good 4 U” singer Olivia – RODRIGO

11D Driver of “Ferrari” – ADAM

12D Part of an inheritance – GENE

13D Founded, as a co. – ESTD

18D Skyline obscurer – SMOG

19D Diane of “Law & Order: SVU” – NEAL

23D Excavated – DUG

24D “In conclusion … ” – LASTLY

25D Fun function – BASH

26D Chewy brand – ALOE

27D Wander – ROAM

29D Price for hand delivery? – MANICURE

30D Bearing – MIEN

31D Coup d’__ – ETAT

34D Stumble or fumble – ERROR

37D Vanity pieces – SONGS

38D “Srsly!?” – OMG

39D Roe, e.g. – USA

40D “Raging Bull” Oscar nominee – PESCI

43D Sound check? – EAR

44D Water boy? – SON

47D Olive family shrub – PRIVET

48D Vegan brand owned by Estée Lauder – AVEDA

49D Device on a snowboarder’s helmet, maybe – GOPRO

50D Wall flowers, perhaps – MINTS

51D Pigs – SOWS

53D Miso soup mushroom – ENOKI

54D Ibis kin – EGRET

55D Wanders (about) – GADS

56D Blathers on – YAPS

57D Varieties – ILKS

58D “Oh sure, take their __!” – SIDE

From clever themes to classic clues, today’s crossword is sure to entertain. Check out the hint and answer lists to keep your streak going. Visit us every day for the latest LA Times Crossword hints and solutions—happy solving!

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Every day, the Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword offers a fun challenge to puzzle lovers. If you’re stuck on February 18, 2026’s clues, we’ve got you covered! Below, you’ll find today’s hints and answers to help you quickly finish the puzzle without spoilers. Whether it’s finding the answer for “Where to ‘do one’s business’” or decoding Taylor Swift’s lyric, we make solving simple and enjoyable. Loved today’s puzzle? Be sure to check back daily for fresh hints, answers, and more crossword fun that keeps your brain sharp!

Across

1A Where to “do one’s business”: OFFICE
4A “This means business” look: GLARE
6A “I read you”: ROGER
7A More than discomfort: PAIN
8A Extremely: VERY

Down

1D World capital replaced by Abuja in 1991: LAGOS
2D “Just to learn that my dreams ___ rare” (lyric in Taylor Swift’s “You’re on Your Own, Kid”): ARENT
3D Extremely: FIRE
4D What many pics and vids are shared on, with “the”: GRAM
5D iTunes’s eighth notes, e.g.: ICON

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February 18, 2026 – Today’s USA Today Crossword Hints & Answers

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Each day, the USA Today Crossword challenges players with fresh clues that test vocabulary, spelling, and knowledge. If you’re stuck on today’s February 18, 2026 crossword, don’t worry! We’ve gathered all the clues and answers below to help you finish quickly and enjoyably. Whether you need one answer or many, our guide makes it easy to find just what you need without spoilers. USA Today Crossword offers hours of fun for all skill levels. Be sure to check back tomorrow for brand-new hints and solutions to keep your puzzle streak going strong!

Across

1A Basics: ABCS
5A Title for Imelda Staunton: DAME
9A Aleve alternative: ADVIL
14A “But I’m a Cheerleader” star DuVall: CLEA
15A Societal woes: ILLS
16A Slushy wine cocktail: FROSÉ
17A Ice hockey venue: ARENA
18A Spray bottle output: MIST
19A Yogurt-based condiment: RAITA
20A Emotionally charged: FRAUGHT
22A Somewhat: A TAD
23A Store fixture for sale items: BIN
26A “Let me think . . .”: ERM
27A Tiny bit: IOTA
28A “___ mistake. ___. Huge”: BIG BIG
31A Florida city on a bay: TAMPA
34A ___ Vegas: LAS
35A “Ditto!”: SAME
36A Genetic initials: DNA
37A “Okay, I already know I messed up!”: I GET IT I GET IT
41A AC/DC: AC DC
43A Loch ___ monster: NESS
44A Make things right: AMEND
45A Dog with wrinkly skin: SHAR PEI
47A Puts up on the wall: HANGS
48A Slow, celebratory trips around the bases: HOME RUN TROTS
52A 2020 Cardi B hit: WAP
53A “Good one!”: HA HA
54A Ice dancer Poirier: PAUL
58A Swanky: POSH
61A “Ratatouille” rat: REMY
62A Frozen breakfast brand: EGGO
63A The Olympic Review installment: ESSAY
64A Cookie that can be customized: OREO
65A Hauls: LUGS
66A “___ be really nice”: IT’D
67A Drop-down list: MENU
68A Young lady in Scotland: LASS

Down

1D Sharp-smelling: ACRID
2D Pancakes often topped with caviar: BLINI
3D Pennies: CENTS
4D Drinking vessel at a 50-Down bar: RAMEN BOWL
5D Har gow, lo mai gai, etc.: DIM SUM
6D E.T., for example: ALIEN
7D New York Red Bulls org.: MLS
8D Numerical guess (Abbr.): EST
9D Mali’s continent: AFRICA
10D Took a few sips: DRANK
11D Null’s partner: VOID
12D Analogy words: IS TO
13D Part of an autumn pile: LEAF
21D Wanderer: ROAMER
22D Panko chicken dish: KATSU
24D Leans to one side: LISTS
25D Bellows like Alex in “Madagascar”: ROARS
28D What’s relayed in a relay: BATON
29D Chatting via WhatsApp, e.g.: IMING
30D They determine hair color…: GENES
31D Computer folder for unwanted emails: SPAM
32D Dried poblano: ANCHO
33D Palindromic term of address: MADAM
35D Old-fashioned phrase meaning “Relax!”: STAY COOL
38D Do better than: OUTDO
39D No, in German: NEIN
40D Thai currency: BAHT
42D Very short hairstyle: PIXIE
46D Sought divine guidance, e.g.: PRAYED
49D “And ___ you have it!”: THERE
50D Soup with a tonkotsu variety: RAMEN
51D “Stahhhp”: UGUGH
55D ___ fresca: AGUA
56D Fleece-lined boots: UGGS
57D Defeat: LICK
58D Be a good match: FIT
59D Fireplace residue: ASH
60D Code-cracking org.: NSA
61D ___-com: ROM

Theme Explanation

Today’s theme features phrases where a word is repeated for emphasis:

BIG BIG (28A)
I GET IT I GET IT (37A)
HOME RUN TROTS (48A – emphasizing the “trips”)

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February 18, 2026: Today’s LA Times Crossword Hints & Answers

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The LA Times Crossword offers a fun, daily challenge for all puzzle lovers. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned solver, today’s clues might stump you — but don’t worry! Below, you’ll find helpful hints and answers for the February 18, 2026 puzzle to boost your solving progress. From tricky across clues like “__ Secretary” to down clues about a “Feline chorus,” we’ve got you covered. If you get stuck, just scroll through the list to find the exact answers you need, without spoiling other parts.

Check back daily for fresh hints and answers to keep your puzzle streak going strong!

Across

1A “___ Secretary”: Téa Leoni drama: MADAM
6A Sound effect made with coconut shells: CLOP
10A Toy with a tail: KITE
14A Horace composition: ODE
15A “Houdini” singer Dua: LIPA
16A 2017 Tony winner “Come From ___”: AWAY
17A “… and anything else that might come up”: ET CETERA
19A Hon: DEAR
20A “Second oboe, play the right notes this time!,” e.g.: MIND YOUR PITCHES
22A Sneaky: SLY
23A Blood: KIN
24A Ashram figure: GURU
26A “Sing your solo correctly for once!,” e.g.: WATCH YOUR TONE
31A “Gnossiennes” composer: SATIE
34A Take a chance: RISK
35A Online marketing strategy, for short: SEO
36A Count in the cereal aisle: CHOCULA
39A “Girl With a Pearl Earring” painter: VERMEER
41A ___ Lingus: AER
42A Invalidate: UNDO
44A Like a dive bar: SEEDY
45A “Perform the music as written! No sharps or flats!,” e.g.: DON’T BE SHARP
49A Lavish love (on): DOTE
50A Graphic opening?: OREO (A play on “Oreo-graphic” vs Orographic)
51D Check out: SCAN
54A “You must!,” or how a demanding conductor would interpret 20-, 26-, and 45-Across: FOLLOW THE SCORE
59A Coil in a garden: HOSE
61A Worker who tracks transactions: BOOKIE
62A The America’s Cup, for one: REGATTA
63A Sea eagle: ERNE
64A Signals from space, perhaps: PINGS
65A Dumpster fire: MESS
66A Mary ___ Lincoln: TODD
67A Hospital employee: NURSE