USA Today Crossword August 23 2026 Answers (8/23/26)

Our USA Today Crossword August 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Total hotties
6A	New mom in fawning season
9A	Bit of eye cream
12A	Units of sourdough
14A	"Know ___ good spots?"
15A	"A long, long time ___ . . ."
16A	Worldly and refined
17A	Nokcha or longjing
19A	Home for piglets
20A	Typical commuter car
22A	Maid of honor's delivery
23A	Reckless speed
25A	Briny items in a relish tray
27A	Kept under wraps
28A	Satisfies fully
29A	B-school degree
32A	Ink stain
34A	The Grinch's dog
35A	One might have a bike lane
37A	State with the Amana Colonies
38A	Thus far
40A	"Overcompensating" actor DiMarco
41A	Large concert venues
43A	Some undergrad degrees
44A	Minor criticisms
45A	Address to a superior officer
46A	Laughs loudly
48A	___ Wong ("Resident Evil" spy)
49A	Treat with a cherry on top
50A	Purchase prices
53A	Backpack full of supplies, maybe
56A	Drop in on
58A	Vietnamese for "festival"
59A	"Fine! I give up!"
61A	Gymnastics legend Biles
63A	"Why ___ we here?"
64A	"Viva ___ Vegas"
65A	Like a voice after a long speech
66A	Profs' colleagues
67A	Tool swung at a tree trunk
68A	Gave a moniker to
1D	React shyly to praise, perhaps
2D	Largest artery in the body
3D	Party for an expecting parent
4D	"Training Day" actress Mendes
5D	Picked up on
6D	"Well, shoot!"
7D	Number of lenses in a monocle
8D	Checkup for vision
9D	Numbers to be crunched
10D	Seemingly forever
11D	Vessel for gravy
13D	"Didn't I tell you?"
17D	Meme demonstrating absurdity posing as genius
18D	Dissenting votes
21D	Savory rice-and-lentil dishes
24D	Saturn's largest moon
26D	Reflective gear for road workers
29D	Spike in news coverage
30D	Totally exhausted
31D	Devices with cash cassettes
32D	Lack of objectivity
33D	"Shark Tank" investor Greiner
34D	Brick-laying pro
36D	Total stranger
39D	Makes less hard
42D	Peppery salad green
47D	Give counsel to
48D	Film genre with stunt doubles
49D	___ Paulo, Brazil
51D	On edge
52D	Trusty horse
53D	Animal prone to butting
54D	Seed-packed pod veggie
55D	Free passes in playoffs
57D	"Sorta"
60D	Honeycomb material
62D	Barnyard bleat

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