Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 12, 2025 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 12, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/12/25. 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. Nike competitor
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7A. Gets thinner toward one end
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13A. Zero stars
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15A. Four-star officer
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16A. As one group
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17A. "Y'know? Eh?"
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18A. Be introduced to
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19A. Mend, like a hole in a shirt
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21A. Stream of social media posts
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22A. "Oi!"
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24A. Gas in a layer of the atmosphere
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26A. Analyze for purity
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29A. Wrath
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30A. Jazz vocal improvisations
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34A. Barista's foamy decoration
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36A. The Dark Knight
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37A. Nike competitor
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38A. "Yay!"
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40A. Tool for filling up water balloons
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41A. Profile pic, often
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43A. Piece-by-piece restaurant menu option
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45A. Massively impress
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46A. Had sushi
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47A. Take the wheel:
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48A. Lowest point
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50A. Survive a round of musical chairs
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51A. Jab
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54A. So far
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56A. Lets get out of here!
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59A. Considering everything
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61A. Fast-food chain with a pizza tracker
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64A. Built to last
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65A. Brings out, like a response
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66A. Emojis that symbolize happiness
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67A. It might be knotted with a full Windsor
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1D. Throat-clearing sound
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2D. Copenhagen resident
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3D. "This meme is so relatable!"
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4D. 2010 black comedy starring Chris Rock
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5D. Super Bowl spots
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6D. 3 Women actress Spacek
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7D. Musical speed
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8D. Nickname for Angela or Anakin
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9D. Soccer term for scoring with one's right foot, left foot and head in a single game
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10D. Cleveland's lake
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11D. Give stars to on IMDb
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12D. Snow day toy
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14D. Golf peg
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15D. Fabric in a first-aid kit
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20D. "What have we got to lose?"
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23D. Calm part of a storm
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25D. Mass surveillance org
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26D. “Sad To Say ...”
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27D. Backs up a download
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28D. Circus clown's pole
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29D. Nest egg initials
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31D. Love, in Italian
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32D. 2024 Sabrina Carpenter hit
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33D. Belittling expression
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35D. Wonderstruck feeling
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36D. Drag accessory
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39D. Shout during a flamenco performance
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42D. Needle ___ haystack
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44D. CBS forensics franchise
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46D. Supermarket walkways
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49D. Dawdle
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50D. Took without asking
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51D. Where dates happen on "Love Is Blind"
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52D. Egg cell
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53D. "The Diplomat" actress Russell
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55D. Genesis garden
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57D. Pound or pint
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58D. 'Wasn't me!'
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60D. Sixteenth prez
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62D. Device that might be attached to a lapel
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63D. Orlando-to-Miami dir.
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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