USA Today Crossword April 18 2026 Answers (4/18/26)

Our USA Today Crossword April 18, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging and the player must use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle. It is a great way to pass the time and challenge oneself.

USA Today Crossword April 18, 2026 Answers

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« April 17 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Widely recognized figure
6A	Cleric presiding over a nikah
10A	Degrees for some sculptors
14A	Scent from a donut fryer
15A	Granny
16A	Ship on a quest for the Golden Fleece
17A	Many cars in airport queues
18A	Make a beanie, say
19A	Spool on a rod
20A	Semihard dairy product developed in East Prussia
23A	Popular brand of shortening
26A	"Now I see!"
27A	Highlands hat
28A	"This ___ to be a joke"
29A	Rejuvenation destinations
32A	Delegate, like a task
34A	Took a close look at
36A	Most ice-prone Great Lake
38A	Chimichanga alternative
39A	Pre-loan screening step
42A	Rove about
43A	City home to the National Museum of Qatar
44A	Didn't throw away
47A	Captivated by
48A	Stellar explosion
50A	"Not ___ shabby!"
51A	Inc., across the pond
52A	Java
55A	Breaks things off
57A	Part of many runway shows
61A	U.S. island with a runway built on a reef
62A	Wrench or saw, e.g.
63A	Occasion prompting a Partiful invite
67A	Shut forcefully
68A	Cosmopolitan competitor
69A	They roll up to red carpets
70A	East, in Spanish
71A	Unburdens
72A	Sound of enjoying ramen
1D	Pet that might love empty boxes
2D	Historical span
3D	Smoked salmon on a bagel
4D	Gives off
5D	Nuts and bolts
6D	Liquids used in sumi-e
7D	___-pedi
8D	"Sweet Love" singer Baker
9D	Ingredient in some green mochi
10D	Colt's mother
11D	Complimentary passes
12D	Way, way back
13D	Like a memorial service, often
21D	Ran at a leisurely pace
22D	Undue rush
23D	"Weekend Update" co-host Michael
24D	Beam of sunshine
25D	"Hear, hear!"
30D	Like Death Valley
31D	Wait to publicize
33D	Potato bag
35D	"Doggone it!"
37D	Sound in an empty cathedral
40D	Symbol used in a text message
41D	Safe space
42D	Customary routines
45D	First food for some babies
46D	Little one
49D	Some Christmas cookie shapes
51D	Not on a leash
53D	Marine mammal fond of sea urchins
54D	Cause of some lettuce recalls
56D	Satan
58D	Seethe with rage
59D	Remain on the line
60D	Some pub pours
64D	Bird with calf muscles
65D	Neither's partner
66D	Small amt. of fish sauce

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