Our LA Times Crossword Hints for March 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, March 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 3/16/25. 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. South American dances
- 7A. Cumin, for one
- 12A. Sci class
- 15A. Nile cobras
- 19A. “Seinfeld” character
- 20A. Church instrument
- 21A. Estimate qualifier
- 22A. Fuss
- 23A. "Is he really the best actor for the role?"
- 25A. Opening
- 26A. Lawn care brand
- 27A. U-turn from NNW
- 28A. Soaps, e.g.
- 29A. Close tightly
- 30A. CPR experts
- 31A. Superlative suffix
- 33A. "College GameDay" airer
- 34A. "Why is this keyboard key bigger than the others?"
- 36A. Dream stage
- 38A. Jedi played by Daisy Ridley
- 40A. Long-snouted animals
- 42A. Goal
- 43A. Makes blank
- 45A. Incision
- 46A. Rating systems
- 50A. "How did the magician do that?"
- 55A. Go to a cafe, say
- 56A. Caramel candies
- 57A. Lion voiced by Moira Kelly and Beyoncé
- 58A. Superfan
- 61A. Water line?
- 62A. Estimate qualifier
- 63A. Golden Arches sandwiches
- 65A. Own (up)
- 67A. Cut
- 68A. "Is this actually a vegan burger?"
- 73A. Mud bath spot
- 76A. Ivy League school in Connecticut
- 77A. Lot attendants
- 78A. Other, in Spanish
- 82A. Not mainstream
- 84A. Very little
- 87A. Apple Variety
- 88A. Work ___
- 89A. Wealthy family on HBO's "The Gilded Age"
- 91A. "Can you do me a favor?"
- 94A. "Beauty and the Beast" villain
- 95A. Snack introduced in 1912
- 96A. "You, Me and __": rom-com starring Owen Wilson
- 97A. Director Roth
- 98A. Gear for benched players
- 101A. “Houdini” singer Lipa
- 102A. Colony worker
- 103A. "It's 'abracadabra,' not 'hocus-pocus,' right?"
- 107A. Seized auto
- 109A. Sass
- 111A. Pic takers
- 112A. Hawaiian coffee region
- 113A. Subway handholds
- 115A. Connections and Spelling Bee publisher, for short
- 117A. Jessica of "Fantastic Four"
- 118A. Geologic span
- 119A. "How many Grammy Awards has Ms. Nicks won?"
- 122A. Snorkeler's spot
- 123A. Pi follower
- 124A. Understood
- 125A. Cactus bud
- 126A. Cry from a bad driver?
- 127A. Adage
- 128A. Tablets at some checkout counters
- 129A. Came together
- 1D. Min. portion
- 2D. Word of regret
- 3D. Blasted messages
- 4D. Gives more than a licking?
- 5D. Singer DiFranco
- 6D. Wire
- 7D. Crushes, e.g.
- 8D. Cue
- 9D. Tropical lizard
- 10D. Airport waiters
- 11D. Doc who treats sinusitis
- 12D. Conference with Providence and Villanova
- 13D. Physicist Newton
- 14D. “You’re being ridiculous"
- 15D. Consequence
- 16D. Replay speed
- 17D. Second installment
- 18D. Slangy "Let's say ... "
- 24D. Earl __ tea
- 29D. Netflix series featuring track stars
- 32D. Long hikes
- 34D. Buildings near barns
- 35D. Fashion designer Paloma
- 36D. Old-school
- 37D. Goof
- 39D. Law firm abbr.
- 41D. Trident-shaped Greek letter
- 44D. Nickname used by Shaggy
- 47D. Weaving device
- 48D. German currency
- 49D. Hearty meal
- 51D. 7UP nickname with the
- 52D. Made
- 53D. Moved smoothly
- 54D. Surfer's subwindows
- 59D. Off the beaten path
- 60D. Divine drink of Greek mythology
- 63D. "Smoove Jones" R&B singer
- 64D. Santa Fe, for one
- 66D. Fam. member
- 69D. Dad joke reaction, perhaps
- 70D. Herb in some rituals
- 71D. Strategy
- 72D. Still in bed
- 73D. Hiccup
- 74D. Tuscan tower town
- 75D. Takes steps
- 79D. Spot that might make people feel comfortable?
- 80D. Out of bed
- 81D. A side of pawns, in chess
- 83D. Where people on vacation may store their bread?
- 85D. Continent that's home to Victoria Falls
- 86D. Shatter
- 88D. "Peer —"
- 90D. Official chocolate bar sponsor of the NFL
- 92D. Charged particle
- 93D. Ending for some college addresses
- 95D. Filter option on some search results
- 99D. "Wednesday" actress Jenna
- 100D. Started a tennis rally
- 101D. Cool!
- 103D. Winter wrap
- 104D. Prefix with -lithic
- 105D. Bonfire remnant
- 106D. Ruckus
- 108D. Socks, hopefully
- 110D. Baltimores __ Harbor
- 113D. Halt
- 114D. Freestyled, perhaps
- 116D. Lead-in to health
- 119D. ___ Lanka
- 120D. Minecraft block
- 121D. Checkers side
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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