USA Today Crossword August 6 2026 Answers (8/6/26)

Our USA Today Crossword August 6, 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 6, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 8/6/26, 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	Blueprint detail, for short
5A	Contingencies
8A	Not these!
13A	Sacred Pueblo space
14A	Bellows in the barnyard
16A	Devour
17A	"Law & Order: SVU" actor
18A	"But this makes no sense?!"
20A	"Just forget it"
22A	It's kind of a thorny subject
23A	"Cool story, ___"
24A	___ on (relied upon)
26A	Quickly look for matches?
29A	Either of a kid's parents?
32A	Jot down
33A	Island, in French
34A	Person to split the bill with
36A	Granola grain
37A	Bright, like an atrium
39A	"This bout is over!" (Abbr.)
40A	Animal that's spotted in the wild
42A	"Game, ___, match!"
43A	"I'm right here, you know" sound
44A	Hurled
45A	"You weren't here first!"
47A	Really lay into
49A	Bonus game periods, for short
50A	"Yeah, right!"
53A	"Nope, don't care"
57A	"You had your chance!"
59A	Sprint
60A	Stop on the road
61A	Person with South Asian roots
62A	School on the Thames
63A	One of six in Australia
64A	Itty-bitty
65A	Fender ding
1D	Losing streak, in baseball
2D	___ de gallo
3D	"I like that suggestion more!"
4D	Where kitties can climb
5D	"The way I see it," for short
6D	Sport with Lions and Bears (but no Tigers)
7D	"Can I get some news I haven't already heard?"
8D	Number of seasons of "Friends"
9D	Jobs for stylists
10D	"Lord of the Rings" actor Miranda
11D	Long lunches?
12D	Fencing blade
15D	Public hubbub
19D	"Raiders of the Lost ___"
21D	Physique, for short
25D	Showbiz acronym
26D	Part of a doggo to boop, cutesily
27D	Verb in an eggs Benedict recipe
28D	Paleo or keto, e.g.
30D	"The way things are going . . ."
31D	Not available
34D	___ Field (the Mets' stadium)
35D	Museo della Forma Urbis city
37D	Flabbergasts
38D	Unleash
41D	Circular in a square, maybe?
43D	Changed
45D	Played some Hades, perhaps
46D	Penultimate month (Abbr.)
48D	"Take a load off!"
50D	Bread boxes?
51D	Coat that Santa might wear?
52D	Tiny amount
54D	"That hurt!"
55D	Symbol on a computer screen
56D	Camper's shelter
58D	Beer variety

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