Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 16, 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 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/16/26. 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. Don't fall for it!
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5A. "Love Letter From the Afterlife," e.g.
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9A. "___ it out!" ("Tell me, already!")
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13A. Prepared to play Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
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15A. "The floor is ___"
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16A. Fork prong
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17A. Short shorts associated with a 1970s TV character
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19A. "Dark Angel" star Jessica
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20A. What holiday carolers spread
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21A. Says "Cheese!"
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23A. 100%
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25A. College heads
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28A. Make a speech
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29A. "___ that ring any bells?"
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31A. Ren Faire instruments
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33A. Totally awesome
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34A. Charred
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37A. Roman robes
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39A. Credits earned for doing nice things
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43A. Title in a tea type
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44A. Baskin-Robbins portions
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46A. Prohibits
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49A. In the style of
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51A. Like watery coffee
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52A. Seaweed in miso soup
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53A. Grab quickly
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56A. Messenger molecule
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57A. Wolf cut or pixie cut
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59A. Indigenous New Zealanders
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61A. Wide st.
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62A. Candy featured in a memorable "Seinfeld" episode
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67A. "Barbie" character with a "Beach" variety
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68A. Cherry discards
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69A. ___ Allan Poe
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70A. W-7 org.
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71A. Sound in a dark, eerie forest
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72A. Takes five
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1D. Glum
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2D. Spy org
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3D. "Capisce?"
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4D. Go well together
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5D. Like bits and pieces?
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6D. Acorn-to-be
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7D. Night before
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8D. What every object has
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9D. Part of a flight
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10D. Certain support system?
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11D. Still being debugged
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12D. Like backcombed hair
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14D. Like purple hair
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18D. Civil rights activist Ruby
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22D. Tiled artwork
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23D. Super Bowl highlights for some
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24D. Singer/songwriter Lisa
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26D. Hazelnut-cocoa spread
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27D. Enough!
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30D. "No seats available" letters
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32D. Barriers to teamwork
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35D. Woolly mamas
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36D. Double-helix molecule
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38D. Winter coat
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40D. Birthplace of polo
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41D. Jewelry items that might be covered by shoes
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42D. Stretch of time
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45D. Reggae relative
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46D. "Busy" animal
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47D. Sci-fi beings
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48D. Tiny Desk Concerts network
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50D. No more than
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52D. Business casual color
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53D. Bottom of a compass
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54D. "Getaway ___" (Taylor Swift song)
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55D. Cartoon lover of donuts
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58D. Party music pros
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60D. Pirates of the Caribbean, e.g.
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63D. The One in The Matrix
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64D. "As I see it," in a text
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65D. Bit of body art, for short
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66D. Twelfth graders (Abbr.)
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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