USA Today Crossword August 26 2025 Answers (8/26/25)

Our USA Today Crossword August 26, 2025 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 26, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 8/26/25, 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	Takes initiative
5A	Undergarments that might have cups
9A	Goddesses of destiny
14A	Solo in an oratorio
15A	Caramel-filled candy
16A	Not yet eliminated
17A	Dessert station with ice cream and toppings
19A	Desire badly?
20A	Texas city home to the Wings and Mavericks
21A	Belly ___ (navels)
23A	Hairy Tibetan animal
24A	Sense of self
25A	Tea, in Mandarin Chinese
28A	Like a musical with no spoken dialogue
35A	Young boys
37A	Chum
38A	Retail therapy trip
39A	Right-hand person
40A	Part of a Brooklyn brownstone
43A	"This workweek SUCKED!"
44A	Slalom competitor
46A	"___, this is a Wendy's"
47A	Religious subgroup
48A	Member of Islam's largest 47-Across
52A	Nondairy ingredient in some baby formula
53A	Not available
54A	Mealybugs' food
56A	Pizza order with lots of traditional toppings
60A	Watches on Hulu
64A	Mosaic decoration
65A	2020 women's individual all-around gymnastics champion
67A	Brother's daughter
68A	___ Antonio Spurs
69A	Minecraft mineral
70A	Doesn't go
71A	Birthday number
72A	"What the ___, bro?"
1D	Batteries in some flashlights
2D	Icky gunk
3D	Rock goddess Turner
4D	"Sorry to say . . ."
5D	Splits that might be messy or amicable
6D	Steals from
7D	Chicken ___ king
8D	Dairy-free frozen treat
9D	Things to consider
10D	Oodles
11D	DVR brand
12D	"___ I knew that"
13D	Parts of workouts
18D	"Sorry to say . . ."
22D	"Gross!"
25D	It can be skipped or cut
26D	Three-line poem
27D	Pinkberry choice
29D	___ King Cole
30D	Like shiny photos and lip products
31D	Makes a selection
32D	"Primal" impulses
33D	Company with a gecko mascot
34D	Very substantial
36D	Noticed
41D	Nourishing hair product
42D	In perfect condition
45D	High-fat steak cuts
49D	Mother, in the U.K.
50D	Employs
51D	Home of Olympus Mons
55D	Princess who's the head of state of the Mushroom Kingdom
56D	Moral no-nos
57D	Curriculum section
58D	Urgent request
59D	NSFW, perhaps
60D	Imperfection in a pair of tights
61D	Plant with serrated leaves
62D	Dining hall offering
63D	Put on the market
66D	Olympic team for 65-Across

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