Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 12, 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, March 12, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/12/25. 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. Work Extra?
- 5A. Surely you ___!
- 9A. Coral habitats
- 14A. Greek vowel
- 15A. Duel tool
- 16A. Heart chambers
- 17A. Gym shorts, yoga pants, tank tops, and the like
- 20A. Spotted wildcat
- 21A. Butter squares
- 22A. Distress signal
- 24A. Mineral and metal mixtures
- 25A. Alley-___
- 26A. Cut that out!
- 27A. Served right?
- 28A. "Adiós, amigo"
- 32A. Feathered neckwear
- 33A. Unpleasant person
- 34A. Name that means "my God"
- 35A. Raise doubts
- 42A. Neuro scan
- 43A. __ snuff
- 44A. Mexican Mrs.
- 45A. Concept in modern morality
- 50A. James of "Misery"
- 51A. Accomplishes
- 52A. Humble abode
- 53A. Fine feathered friends
- 54A. Tofu protein
- 55A. Hieroglyphic bird
- 57A. Successful in a critical situation
- 59A. "This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle
- 63A. Vegetable that may be white, yellow, green, or purple
- 64A. Told tales
- 65A. Fruity pastry
- 66A. In a weird way
- 67A. What ___ is new?
- 68A. Put one's foot down
- 1D. Adios!
- 2D. Mugful with marshmallows, maybe
- 3D. Exquisitely delicate
- 4D. Like some ancient cities
- 5D. The Godmother of Punk Joan
- 6D. Prefix with pen or gram
- 7D. Triple __ liqueur
- 8D. Service center?
- 9D. Spellbound
- 10D. Airline stats
- 11D. Slip up
- 12D. __ Bowl: annual game in Arizona sponsored by Vrbo
- 13D. Watering hole with swinging doors
- 18D. Goddess of the dawn
- 19D. Potato, in Spanish
- 23D. Place for a massage
- 25D. Norway's capital
- 26D. Hissy fit
- 27D. Block letters?
- 28D. Door opener
- 29D. Ctrl ___ Del
- 30D. Track competitions
- 31D. Too
- 33D. Spot for a long walk on the beach?
- 36D. Wine bottle sediment
- 37D. Throw in the towel
- 38D. Inventory tracking aid, briefly
- 39D. Nothing gets past me
- 40D. Dental hygiene
- 41D. Granny, to some
- 45D. Music format stored in wallets
- 46D. "Hello there!"
- 47D. Out of reach of
- 48D. Slim
- 49D. Shake a leg
- 50D. Legal arenas
- 53D. Bug often observed in winter
- 55D. Adored one
- 56D. All elbows
- 57D. Key for a smart lock
- 58D. URL opening
- 60D. Pot topper
- 61D. Liquid in the story of Hanukkah
- 62D. Word of agreement
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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