Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 30, 2024 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, December 30, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/30/24. 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. Fancy-schmancy
- 5A. Work out details ahead of time
- 9A. Falsehoods
- 13A. Capri for one
- 14A. Krispy ___
- 15A. Golden State sch.
- 16A. Form submitted to the post office before moving
- 19A. Wood-cutting tool
- 20A. Thoroughly engrossed
- 21A. "How Do I Live" singer LeAnn
- 22A. Source of harm
- 23A. Carne __ tacos: steak dish
- 25A. Actor who played the U.S. president in "Independence Day"
- 29A. Taxi
- 32A. Gemstone with bands of color
- 33A. Othello villain
- 34A. "Ben-___"
- 35A. Smokehouse fare
- 36A. Sudden shocks
- 38A. Have a meal
- 39A. Time for last-minute wrapping
- 40A. Soft drink
- 41A. ___ Barbara, California
- 42A. "Lust for Life" singer Lana __ Rey
- 43A. Part of a hotel lobby
- 46A. Large water pipes
- 48A. Rough figs. from the cockpit
- 49A. Accessory that may match mittens
- 51A. Potato __ race
- 52A. Greyhound vehicle
- 55A. "You can count on that!," and a hint to the starts of 16-, 25-, and 43-Across
- 59A. 'You said it!'
- 60A. 'Yippee!'
- 61A. No-frills grocery chain
- 62A. Filmmaker Ephron
- 63A. Deadpool player Reynolds
- 64A. Hilarious person
- 1D. Snapshots, casually
- 2D. Workplace standards org.
- 3D. Cabbage side often made with mayo
- 4D. Cornish game __
- 5D. Move forward
- 6D. "L," on an earbud
- 7D. Doctors' org.
- 8D. Actor Beatty
- 9D. Cheaply sensational
- 10D. Hotel fixture that fills buckets
- 11D. What ___ is new?
- 12D. Back talk
- 14D. Actor Reeves
- 17D. Purple flavor
- 18D. Clog-busting brand
- 22D. Sandwiches often made with mayo
- 23D. Amo amas __
- 24D. Droops
- 25D. __ one's soul
- 26D. Uncle!
- 27D. Small printer with a built-in keyboard
- 28D. Fragrant shrub
- 30D. Mom's sisters
- 31D. Short holiday?
- 36D. "Grease" star Travolta
- 37D. Poems of praise
- 38D. Fathers
- 40D. Futuristic genre
- 41D. Slithering reptile in the Chinese zodiac
- 44D. Diane of "Book Club"
- 45D. Like a mosquito bite
- 47D. Sports venue
- 49D. Lee of Marvel Comics
- 50D. Covert ops garb, for short
- 51D. Japanese noodle
- 52D. Indonesian island in the Coral Triangle
- 53D. Word processor command
- 54D. Comedy sketch
- 56D. The Blue Jays, on ESPN crawls
- 57D. Quaker possessive
- 58D. Saloon
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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