USA Today Crossword August 16 2026 Answers (8/16/26)

Our USA Today Crossword August 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Little fight
5A	Apple on a teacher's desk?
9A	Chills out
14A	Low-pitched horn
15A	Threads and WhatsApp parent company
16A	". . . well, I could be mistaken"
17A	Visa competitor
18A	Counterparts of cons
19A	Winged origami creation
20A	One power source for a hybrid vehicle
23A	Tacked-on cost
24A	Person to look up to
25A	Ridiculous
27A	Bit of a faux pas
30A	Ear passage
32A	Siri's platform
33A	"Bridgerton" title
35A	Doritos ___ Cheese
39A	Handheld lunch stuffed with romaine, croutons and dressing
43A	Prepare to pray
44A	Miles off
45A	Enjoyed a 39-Across
46A	Did some undercover work?
48A	No longer frozen
51A	College-level H.S. science class
54A	Takes advantage of
55A	Small pal of Pooh
56A	"Let's check out that replay!"
62A	Greenlighting
64A	Prefix for "pilot" or "correct"
65A	"No phones at the table," e.g.
66A	Disorderly fight
67A	Andrajos or goulash
68A	Exam that's hard to cheat on
69A	Burning desire?
70A	Women's telehealth platform
71A	Mentions
1D	Attempt
2D	Athletic brand that makes the Speedcat
3D	Help with a heist
4D	Advice from a CPA
5D	Inappropriate
6D	Streep who voiced Insect Queen in "Hoppers"
7D	Perched upon
8D	"Mi ___ es su ___"
9D	Pink Floyd or Black Sabbath
10D	Take a wrong turn, say
11D	Big fiasco
12D	Canon filler?
13D	Jouster's horse
21D	Academic URL ending
22D	Tuna container
26D	Shredded barbecue side
27D	"Awesome!"
28D	Offering that must be paid back
29D	"Ah, now it makes sense!"
30D	Create new equipment in a video game
31D	Pasta ___ carbonara
34D	"Make it snappy!"
36D	Sticking point
37D	Can't stand
38D	Angled column?
40D	Short meeting?
41D	Cat hair or pollen
42D	Many gallery events
47D	Broody music genre
49D	___ haw (donkey's sound)
50D	2017 and 2022 World Series champions
51D	Enticing scent from a bakery
52D	Fireplace utensil
53D	They're tightly wound
54D	Say aloud
57D	Mascara target
58D	Bard's strings
59D	A person's general vibe
60D	"Angels in America," e.g.
61D	Disney's Flotsam and Jetsam, for example
63D	"The Matrix" role

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