Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 16, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions. The LA Times Crossword offers a daily challenge for solvers of all levels, from beginner to expert.
LA Times Crossword Hints, August 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/16/25. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- 1A. "Totally had you there!"
- 6A. "Odelay" musician
- 10A. Pricing words
- 14A. Terence Blanchard work
- 15A. Boba tea additive
- 16A. Igloo shape
- 17A. Modern farm technology
- 19A. Rollover subj.
- 20A. One who went gray gracefully
- 21A. Way around D.C.
- 22A. “Or ___ what?”
- 23A. "___ out!"
- 24A. Part of a college visit
- 25A. "American Hustle" org.
- 26A. Orbiter until 2001
- 27A. Clerical tunic
- 30A. Line at a reunion
- 36A. Springtime side
- 37A. "The Substance" Golden Globe nominee
- 38A. Natori Feathers garment
- 39A. QB stats
- 40A. Rte. 180?
- 41A. First name in couture
- 43A. Tip for a writer
- 44A. Simple sammies
- 48A. Gross-smelling
- 50A. "Get some rest"
- 52A. Very little
- 53A. Gathering where everyone gets shots?
- 54A. Niche mag
- 55A. Injury kissed by a parent
- 56A. __-Norman French
- 57A. Outlet for crafty types
- 58A. Six-legged farm animals
- 59A. Ingredient in some printing ink
- 1D. Crew
- 2D. Turn
- 3D. Uses one's outside voice
- 4D. Fancy and then some
- 5D. Fabled napper
- 6D. Spots to grab a few beers
- 7D. Orbit City boy
- 8D. Cajole
- 9D. Essential
- 10D. Parting mot
- 11D. Representation
- 12D. Actor Sy of the Netflix series "Lupin"
- 13D. 100 centavos
- 18D. Multimedia surfaces
- 21D. Union's demand
- 24D. Container that can be repurposed as a biodegradable planter for seedlings
- 25D. Made inroads
- 26D. Summer cloud
- 28D. Stories of the past
- 29D. Not free
- 30D. "For one," for one
- 31D. Ruler until 1917
- 32D. Some faux coats
- 33D. __ gift
- 34D. Sound of disapproval
- 35D. Serpentine creature
- 42D. Evoking good feelings, in slang
- 43D. Cry in the playground
- 44D. American way?
- 45D. Features of icy breakups
- 46D. Actor who played the Emperor of China in 2020's "Mulan"
- 47D. Watch from the bushes, say
- 48D. Get to
- 49D. Exchange words
- 50D. Vera Wang design
- 51D. Exchange words
- 53D. Serpentine creature
The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its clever clues and challenging difficulty level, and is popular among crossword enthusiasts around the world.

The LA Times Crossword was first introduced in 2005, and has since become a beloved tradition for many crossword solvers. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their skill and creativity in the field of crossword puzzles.
One of the interesting features of the LA Times Crossword is its inclusion of a wide range of topics, from pop culture and current events to science and history. The puzzle is also known for its themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.
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