USA Today Crossword August 3 2026 Answers (8/3/26)

Our USA Today Crossword August 3, 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 3, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	"Billions" actor Giamatti
5A	Big brass instrument
9A	School fundraising grps.
13A	Debussy's "Clair de ___"
14A	Bicep exercises
15A	Great Lake closest to the equator
16A	___ Minor (constellation)
17A	Extremely kind person
18A	"Is This Thing On?" actress Laura
19A	"Looks practically untouched now!"
21A	Parts of rotary phones
22A	Offline, for short
23A	"Barbie" actress Issa
24A	Sydneysider or Melburnian
25A	Zenith's opposite
27A	Romantic thing to "drop"
30A	College, to Brits
31A	Down in the dumps
33A	Fury
34A	Metal deposit
35A	"Yes," "No" or "Maybe," e.g.
39A	"No more seats" letters
40A	___-slapper (funny joke)
41A	"___ make myself clear?"
42A	Gracefully flexible
44A	Fourths of a gallon (Abbr.)
46A	Takes five
50A	"That's a bad hiding spot!"
52A	Night before
54A	Dance like Juanita Pitts
55A	Italian city where tourists pose like they're pushing a tower
56A	". . . ish"
59A	Symbol on Vietnam's flag
60A	Opera solos
61A	Follow, like advice
62A	Ballpark officials
63A	Pasta often served "alla vodka"
64A	Queen of the Olympians
65A	Nickname for Jose
66A	Mid-March, for Caesar
67A	Teensy
1D	Software add-on
2D	___ borealis
3D	Like goods still on the shelf
4D	Main role
5D	___ vision (state of intense fixation)
6D	It's hard to resist
7D	Huffed and puffed
8D	Communication system in "CODA"
9D	Manis' counterparts
10D	Loot in a chest
11D	Large commercial plane
12D	Martial arts teacher
14D	House, in Spanish
20D	Button that might be used for scrolling
21D	"Sub" alternative, when watching anime
24D	Formally revise
26D	___-de-France (where Paris is)
28D	Bathroom fixture
29D	Pop singer Rita
32D	Triumphed
34D	Kid's boo-boo
35D	"Am I the only one who feels that way?"
36D	Program for reminders or apologies
37D	Needed
38D	Sensitive spots
39D	Accidentally blurts out a secret, say
43D	Long black vehicle
45D	Four-door cars
47D	Drive way?
48D	Spuds
49D	Outing for self-restoration
51D	Zebra giraffe, by another name
53D	Bouquet holder
57D	On cloud ___
58D	"Whoa, hey there!"

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