USA Today Crossword April 2 2026 Answers (4/2/26)

Our USA Today Crossword April 2, 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 2, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Huey's hairstyle on "The Boondocks"
5A	Those in opposition
10A	Cries loudly
14A	Big hunk of butter
15A	Get on, like a horse
16A	Storytelling dance
17A	Put on the wall
18A	"Twisters" actress Daisy ___-Jones
19A	People for whom a western U.S. state is named
20A	Japanese money
22A	Pumpkin seeds
24A	Not drawing more cards, in poker
29A	Had some overnight oats
30A	Help out
31A	Walk of Fame symbol
32A	Made fun of
34A	Absolute beginner
36A	Cast-___ skillet
38A	"The Simpsons" neighbor
39A	Blend of spices applied to meat
43A	Many April babies, astrologically
44A	Moving like a show horse
48A	Rules, for short
49A	Contacts on Insta
50A	Pumpernickel grain
51A	Question to someone who's been a bit under the weather
56A	Serving of whiskey
59A	Where many connections are made
60A	Zero in soccer
61A	Spigot
62A	Engagement ring unit
64A	Understood but not said
68A	"You ___ the worst!"
69A	Enterprise competitor
70A	Slowly undermine
71A	Classic Pearl Jam album
72A	Got started
73A	Opposite of sparse
1D	___ blonde
2D	Reason for an annual jab
3D	Vied for office
4D	IUD prescriber
5D	Fitness centers, Wi-Fi, pools, etc., for hotels
6D	Nonverbal yes
7D	___-of-war
8D	Like some video game purchases
9D	Use Hulu, say
10D	Feng ___
11D	Scene in a blooper reel
12D	Sounded sheepish?
13D	Delivered the attitude
21D	Magazine VIPs
23D	Salaried worker's perk, for short
24D	___ Francisco Bay Area
25D	Clip for neckwear
26D	Source of many pop-ups
27D	Be a snitch
28D	Makeup of some therapy sessions
33D	"Closing Bell" network
35D	Like neon colors
37D	Charmingly geeky
40D	Kiss, in Spanish
41D	Name that's an anagram of "Norma"
42D	Not appropriate
45D	Fury
46D	Bill ___ the Science Guy
47D	Hair goop
52D	Animal seen on some boat tours
53D	Accessory that protects waves
54D	"Becoming" author Michelle
55D	A-line skirt feature
56D	"Now!"
57D	Jackrabbit, e.g.
58D	Holding nothing back
62D	Zin alternative
63D	Heavy weight
65D	Reason not to do something
66D	Cards flashed at bars
67D	Golf ball support

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