USA Today Crossword August 1 2026 Answers (8/1/26)

Our USA Today Crossword August 1, 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 August 1, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Like people from Oranjestad
7A	In favor of
10A	"You're it!" game
13A	Word after "hot" or "sweet"
14A	Birth control option (Abbr.)
15A	Ginger ___
16A	Passes into law
17A	"Helping" body part
18A	Buzzing creature
19A	Holding onto
21A	Utensil not often used for cereal
22A	Their babies are called pups
24A	"And when you think about me all of those years ___ / You're standing face to face with 'I told you so'"
25A	Storylines
26A	Big field concerning small things, for short
28A	Airport screening org.
29A	Like the singer Fairuz
30A	"Totes!"
31A	Grocery store paths
35A	Opera solo
36A	Snatches
38A	"The Book of ___" (Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrahms book)
39A	Loch monster's nickname
41A	Solidify
42A	At no cost
43A	Busy org. come tax time
44A	Pumpkin patch activities
46A	Turmeric or ginger
49A	Knight's title
50A	Lowest cards, sometimes
51A	Rolls of bills
52A	Edible centerpiece, e.g.
54A	Dined
55A	The ___ (informal name for a Chicago sculpture)
56A	Performer wearing hikizuri
60A	"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" director DaCosta
61A	Gab
62A	Skipped a big wedding
63A	"Help us!" letters
64A	Hosp. areas
65A	Energetic person
1D	Mimic
2D	"Parks and Recreation" character Swanson
3D	Acting teacher Hagen
4D	Just doing the fundamental stuff
5D	Confirm to be true
6D	What smells?
7D	A toy one is featured in the "Amelie" soundtrack
8D	Ladder part
9D	Wacky
10D	In Italy, cutting your pasta is one
11D	Spoiler ___
12D	"Freaks and ___" (cult TV show)
17D	Haute couture
20D	Indiana NBA player
21D	Brief piece of creative writing
22D	Ballet rail
23D	"Hadestown" creator Mitchell
25D	Letter before omega
26D	Leavened flatbread
27D	Crimped pie parts
28D	"Delish!"
32D	"Royals" singer
33D	Fencing swords
34D	Spots
37D	Goatee, e.g.
40D	Fuming feeling
45D	Hardly ever
46D	Towel shapes in some fancy hotels
47D	Outdoor dining spot
48D	Concepts
49D	Many Daytime Emmy Award winners
52D	Purple character in "Inside Out"
53D	Like sharp cheddar
55D	"Ta-ta!"
57D	Self-care spot
58D	Shorten a skirt
59D	Commotion

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