USA Today Crossword December 3 2025 Answers (12/3/25)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for December 3 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword December 3, 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 December 3, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 12/3/25, 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 Distinctive periods of time
5A Sudden outpouring
10A Word before "rope" or "school"
14A Rise
15A Lush patch in the desert
16A Secure to a pier
17A Like books or games no longer published
19A Regarding
20A Bar patron's seat
21A Clothing label
22A Org. on construction site posters
23A Suffix similar to "apalooza"
25A Gracefully limber
27A Six-point NFL scores
30A Highly distinguished
32A Numbered road (Abbr.)
35A Parsons School of Design focus
37A "Yo te ___"
38A Paid attention to
40A Challenge for many new drivers
43A Giraffe or gorilla
44A Abbr. meaning "not virtual"
45A "Anything ___ to add?"
46A Simba, to Mufasa
47A "All good with us"
50A "___ Miserables"
51A Fantasy or mystery
53A Golf course hazard
55A Degrees for many CEOs
56A African antelope
58A ___ road ice cream
62A Societal equal
63A Large instrument in a concert hall
65A Oldest independent state in the Arab world
66A Green sauce
67A Laborious chore
68A Ink-filled tools
69A Secret trove
70A Idris who played Mandela
1D They might clash in power struggles
2D Blowout victory
3D Vehicle that's also a prefix
4D Playful parody
5D ___ up (absorb)
6D Like some after-school jobs
7D Continent home to Borobudur
8D Excited sensation
9D Suffix for a superlative
10D Huge hit
11D Pickle often served with a Reuben
12D Tiniest bit
13D Expert
18D Escape hastily
22D Marine mammal that uses stone tools
24D Like cottages, vis-a-vis castles
26D Device used to treat asthma
27D Spanish bites
28D Liquid-Plumr rival
29D Veggie in many Thanksgiving casseroles
31D "For real!"
33D Far from relaxed
34D A tetrahedron has six
36D "The Muppets" eagle
39D ___ out a living
41D Places to mow
42D Antics staged to generate buzz
48D Feel contrite
49D Waterproof cover
52D Works hard for
54D Coolness under pressure
55D Image reshared for laughs
57D Org. behind Apollo 11
59D Telephone
60D Ball-shaped handle
61D Discipline with pranayama
62D Burst like a balloon
63D Tech that pinpoints location
64D "How silly of me!"

The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.

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The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.

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Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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