Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 31, 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 31, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/31/24. 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. Sound softened by acoustic foam
- 5A. Hole-making tool
- 8A. Gemstone surface
- 13A. Yonder item
- 14A. ___ gin fizz
- 15A. Supreme Being of Islam
- 16A. Golf rental
- 17A. Place for suckers?
- 19A. Grotesque
- 21A. Settle the score
- 22A. Mobile home?
- 23A. Visibly embarrassed
- 24A. Fire pit residue
- 26A. "Tra-__"
- 28A. Grads-to-be
- 29A. Much of a sunflower
- 31A. Honolulu hello
- 33A. __ window
- 36A. Floor plan calculations
- 38A. Org. for Cubs and Tigers
- 39A. Waterpark feature
- 41A. Genre for "Dancing Queen"
- 42A. Citrus drink suffix
- 43A. Toys with strings
- 44A. Mimic
- 45A. Like most house pets
- 47A. Cardinals great Musial
- 48A. High-elev. place
- 49A. Scandinavian capital with many floating saunas
- 52A. Punk music offshoot
- 53A. Seafood-based party food
- 56A. Actor Epps
- 58A. Empty, as a bottle
- 59A. Math course with variables
- 62A. Opinion survey completed with clicks
- 64A. Greenish blue
- 65A. Find a new purpose for
- 66A. Knocks firmly
- 67A. Billionth: Pref.
- 68A. Op-ed piece e.g.
- 69A. Signs off on
- 70A. Poker Pot Starter
- 1D. Engrave on glass
- 2D. Cardamom-infused milky tea
- 3D. Parmesan, e.g.
- 4D. Playful marine mammal
- 5D. Regrettably
- 6D. Got the gold
- 7D. Perch for potted plants
- 8D. Speedy way to the top
- 9D. Takes in, say
- 10D. Garlic bulb segment
- 11D. Lop-__ rabbit
- 12D. Afterward
- 14D. Diving acronym
- 18D. "Wow, that's bad!"
- 20D. Squeaky wheel remedy
- 23D. New Year's Eve tradition in the Big Apple, and what can be found in 3-, 8-, 33-, and 37-Down?
- 24D. Burrito option
- 25D. Bacon piece
- 27D. University in Beaumont, Texas
- 30D. Apple Variety
- 32D. Does as told
- 33D. Succotash ingredient
- 34D. First-string players
- 35D. Basic type of question
- 37D. Political campaign funding source
- 40D. He/him/___
- 46D. Not justified
- 48D. Actress Tomei
- 50D. Lies around
- 51D. Shocked letters
- 53D. Ice cream holders
- 54D. Doozies
- 55D. Tech support whiz
- 57D. Big name in health insurance
- 58D. Skin opening
- 59D. Range crossing eight countries
- 60D. Tirade
- 61D. Soothing ingredient in some toners
- 63D. Flooring wood
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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