Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 1, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a 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 Hints, April 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/1/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Thunderstruck band
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5A. Group of ships
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10A. Winning move in chess
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14A. Hard precipitation
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15A. Cuban music genre
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16A. Shrek, e.g.
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17A. Dad, in Korean
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18A. Labor group
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19A. Heat to at least 212 degrees Fahrenheit
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20A. "vampire" singer
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23A. Leave out
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24A. ___ and the Gang ("Cherish" band)
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25A. Relatives, colloquially
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27A. 'Spring forward' acronym
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29A. Had to repay
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31A. Athletes best effort
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33A. Taiwanese laptop brand
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36A. Field of expertise
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39A. "Loosen up a little!"
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42A. Sulky fit
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43A. Detective film genre
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44A. "Quaking" tree
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45A. Made a lasting impression?
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47A. Dressed
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49A. Airport screening org.
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50A. Small bills
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52A. Cod, e.g.
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54A. Waterway that goes through the Grand Canyon
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59A. Tough-to-spot pattern
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60A. ___ acids (protein building blocks)
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61A. Give off
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63A. Crow or gloat
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64A. Roves around
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65A. "Must be ___ . . ."
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66A. Nimble
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67A. Puzzle that may be solved using a "hand-on-wall rule"
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68A. 62-Down, in Mandarin
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1D. I get it now
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2D. Guitar accessory
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3D. Able to maintain good relations with others, say
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4D. Assertion
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5D. Tomatoes and bell peppers, technically speaking
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6D. Roman moon goddess
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7D. Middle Eastern ruler
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8D. Text on a phone?
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9D. ___ chicken (oven-cooked Indian dish)
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10D. Annoyances on phone apps
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11D. Extremely eager
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12D. The Schuyler Sisters, e.g.
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13D. Slithery swimmer
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21D. Social media post that may autoplay
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22D. Column's counterpart
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25D. "F" on a test, say
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26D. Word after "double" or "secret"
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28D. Root vegetable in laing
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30D. Dramatically end a speech
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32D. Edith Hamilton work whose first chapter is titled "The Gods"
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34D. Stylish
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35D. Rapper Sweatshirt
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37D. Female sheep
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38D. "Shogun" actress Sawai
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40D. Place for deodorant
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41D. Diameter halves
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46D. Ambient musician Brian
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48D. Natural hairstyles
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51D. Country where orator chiefs might wear an ula fala
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53D. Name hidden in "news vendor"
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54D. Complain
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55D. 'House' actor Epps
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56D. "Shrek" voice actress Cameron
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57D. 'My treat!'
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58D. Like mooncakes
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59D. 60 Minutes network
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62D. Spill the ___
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.
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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