Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 21, 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 21, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/21/25. 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. Best effort
- 6A. Fools
- 11A. Make a mend
- 14A. Like much of central Illinois
- 15A. "The Raven" writer, briefly
- 16A. "Better. Guaranteed." gadget brand
- 17A. "Turn that frown upside down"
- 19A. Whopper
- 20A. Luau performance
- 21A. Medium ability
- 22A. Notes equivalent to C sharps
- 24A. Immediately following
- 26A. Earlier
- 27A. Word with shell or shore
- 30A. "Get your head on straight"
- 34A. Late
- 36A. Sleep acronym
- 37A. Peel
- 38A. Naan flour
- 39A. Addresses timeline errors, perhaps
- 41A. Timeline units
- 42A. Like much 1980s fashion
- 43A. C'est la __!
- 44A. Fess up to
- 45A. "Get on that stage and wow the crowd"
- 49A. ___ as a fox
- 50A. Brand of riding mowers
- 51A. YouTube journal
- 53A. Too
- 55A. Needlework on a sleeve, for short
- 56A. Turkey neighbor
- 60A. Burrito option
- 61A. Words of wisdom, and what 17-, 30-, and 45-Across could be called?
- 64A. Melissa of "The Fighter"
- 65A. Come next
- 66A. Moves closer
- 67A. Cheap tix option
- 68A. "The Wild Swans at Coole" writer
- 69A. Selling point
- 1D. Foot part
- 2D. Hindu teacher
- 3D. North __ Sea: Central Asian lake
- 4D. Hong Kong neighbor
- 5D. Utah's state animal
- 6D. General aviation company owned by Textron
- 7D. Lava __
- 8D. Maker of Talk to the Hand press-on nails
- 9D. Blues
- 10D. Find appropriate
- 11D. Green energy sources in some desert regions
- 12D. Way out
- 13D. Heartaches
- 18D. Very long time
- 23D. Like a lasso
- 25D. Therapist's maj.
- 26D. 68-Across, for one
- 27D. Performed terribly
- 28D. All gone
- 29D. Luke Skywalker's loyal droid
- 31D. Snooped (around)
- 32D. Letter-shaped beam
- 33D. On edge
- 35D. Wearer of tap shoes
- 39D. With no exceptions
- 40D. Small coin
- 44D. Scene
- 46D. Plum who was the WNBA All-Star Game MVP in 2022
- 47D. Sidesteps
- 48D. Baja's opposite
- 52D. Caves in
- 53D. Parliament birds
- 54D. Suddenly shift direction
- 55D. Letter-shaped fastener
- 57D. Coastal inlets
- 58D. Part of a plot
- 59D. Small tree house
- 62D. Jenny Thompson's team
- 63D. Genetic blueprint
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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