USA Today Crossword April 9 2026 Answers (4/9/26)

Our USA Today Crossword April 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 4/9/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Uber-close pals, for short
5A	Nada
8A	Champion's shout
12A	Poet ___ Dee Cervantes
14A	Match before a final
15A	Chili-based sauce
16A	Places
17A	Neighbor of Azerbaijan
18A	Broccoli ___ (crunchy side with mayo)
19A	Traditional Russian dish cooked with smetana
22A	Ballet skirt
23A	Piano exercise
24A	National Library Week mo.
26A	Fish eggs
29A	Preferring platonic connections, for short
30A	Climbing gear retailer
31A	Embarrass
33A	"Awesome!"
37A	Festivus tradition that involves wrestling the head of the household
40A	Water balloon impact sound
41A	Places
42A	"Is that a yes ___ no?"
43A	"Stay away from my bone!"
45A	Safe Drinking Water Act org.
46A	Table tennis court divider
47A	Milk ___ (dark beer with lactose)
49A	Sticking point
52A	Tries to finish in first place
57A	"The Lion King" lioness
58A	Texter's "Here's a thought . . ."
59A	MPEG file, e.g.
60A	"Kaboom!"
61A	Apt letters missing from "_at_ _ight h_st"
62A	Throw
63A	Hot Wheels, e.g.
64A	Yellowstone National Park creature
65A	CPR experts
1D	Let the cat out of the bag
2D	"Look out for my golf ball!"
3D	First month of a membership, maybe
4D	Major screwup
5D	Nada
6D	JPEG file, e.g.
7D	Take a swing at it!
8D	"Let's do it!"
9D	Jack who starred in "Hadestown" and "Next to Normal"
10D	"Frozen" snowman
11D	Brand spanking ___
13D	No. 2
14D	Title for Ian McKellen
20D	Engine booster
21D	Sips slowly
24D	Pups' yaps
25D	Baby bird's chirp
27D	Lovably clumsy types
28D	Nail polish brand with over 1,000 shades
31D	White Sox foes in the 2005 World Series
32D	URL starter
34D	"Thanks Dad With ___" (former "SNL" cast member's podcast)
35D	To be, in French
36D	"Running Up ___ Hill" (Kate Bush hit)
38D	Some wrestling pairs
39D	Get to
44D	___ feathers (make upset)
47D	Renewable energy type
48D	What gets wet as it dries?
50D	___ up (accelerates)
51D	Nimble
52D	Fancy fundraiser
53D	Roller derby venue
54D	A couple
55D	Post-Mardi Gras period
56D	Slang for "feet"
57D	"Sunday Night Football" channel

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