USA Today Crossword August 28 2026 Answers (8/28/26)

Our USA Today Crossword August 28, 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 28, 2026 Answers

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« August 27 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Season ticket holder, maybe
4A	Org. where you could see a Fever-Dream matchup
8A	Playful aquatic mammal
13A	The "A" of IPA
14A	Get well
15A	Male honeybee
16A	Unbaked batch in a mixing bowl
19A	Glistened
20A	Attempts again
22A	Glee club section
24A	"That's my bone!" sound
25A	Pesky flying bug
26A	Whisper sweet nothings
27A	Hostess snack cakes
30A	Worries
31A	Overly theatrical thespians
33A	"I'm the best cow ever!"
34A	No amateur
35A	Dining spot about which you might say "It's a total sty around here!"
40A	Club on a diamond?
41A	Sai kok cuisine
42A	One who converts feet into meter?
44A	"I can't believe it!"
47A	Patches up
49A	___ Four (The Beatles)
50A	Notable periods
51A	Small batteries
52A	Bizarre
54A	Activity at a winery
56A	"___ and a miss!"
58A	"Don't just say the first thing that comes to mind!"
62A	The first one was sent in 1971
63A	Lab order?
64A	2016 Olympics locale
65A	Al ___
66A	Mas that baa
67A	Croque madame ingredient
1D	Distant
2D	Chicken ___ king
3D	"First I'm hearing of this"
4D	Rushing sound
5D	Gas in a diner sign
6D	Make cupcakes, for example
7D	Boxer Laila
8D	More out-there
9D	Home run hitter's pace, perhaps
10D	Sightseers led by a guide, say
11D	V-8, for one
12D	Prepare, like leftovers
17D	"Fire Island" actor Margaret
18D	Makes a boo-boo
21D	Ave. crossers
22D	German exclamation hidden in "Didn't stand a chance"
23D	___ pose (resting cat's position)
24D	Looks up, in a way
28D	Exclude
29D	Sugar substitute?
30D	To and ___
32D	Crab who sings "Under the Sea"
34D	Give a nudge to
36D	1,440 minutes
37D	Light brown
38D	"Who'd've thunk it?"
39D	Listen to
43D	"Watch this space for more info" (Abbr.)
44D	Badminton divider
45D	Delivered a speech
46D	Phrase written on a dirty car
47D	"The Gift of the ___" (O. Henry story)
48D	Soft-serve patterns
51D	Lower leg joint
53D	"Music for Airports" artist Brian
55D	Still able to win
56D	Worry
57D	"I am having so much fun on Goofy's Sky School!"
59D	Common article
60D	Short-term job
61D	Monopolize

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