Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 17, 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 17, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/17/25. 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. Chilled
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5A. Boston Celtics’ org.
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8A. Parts of analogue watches
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13A. Long story
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14A. Auction-ending word
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15A. Like the video game Gris
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16A. Taken by mouth
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17A. Only U.S. state with a three-word capital
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18A. Search for talent
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19A. Coastal community near Jacksonville, FL
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22A. Two-word maxim of improv comedy
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23A. Major Brazilian port, for short
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24A. ___ Art (genre that may incorporate imagery from advertising)
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27A. Exist
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28A. Graduation cap attachment
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31A. Sinister sanctuary
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32A. Alphabet that gave English the word "alphabet"
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33A. Wobbly spread
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34A. First Black woman ranked No. 1 singles player in the Open Era
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38A. "Sondheim on Sondheim," e.g.
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39A. Wear the crown
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40A. Colorado Natives
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41A. Sacred symbols
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43A. Fluffy neckwear
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46A. Quite a lot
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47A. Wheels for a touring band
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48A. Three-legged stands
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50A. Annual prizes given to top sci-fi and horror films
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53A. Guitar accessory
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56A. Plant starter
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57A. "Ditto"
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58A. Alicia Keys' instrument, aptly
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59A. Fencing blade
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60A. Bit of data for a record book
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61A. Ire
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62A. Chunk of turf
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63A. Strong cravings
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1D. 2017 figure skating biopic
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2D. Profession
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3D. Pass by, like time
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4D. Major American airline
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5D. One might be sharp or flat
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6D. Spill the tea
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7D. Stick
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8D. *Donna Summer's genre
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9D. Part of a foot
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10D. Brouhaha
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11D. "Why Women Kill" actress Lucy
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12D. Harden into place
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14D. Ice cream desserts
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20D. Not so!
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21D. Feel cruddy
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24D. Tree with fronds
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25D. "Essential" liquids
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26D. Use a crowbar, perhaps
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29D. Patch up
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30D. Garment occasionally fashioned from grass
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31D. Tilt
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32D. Animals that often graze with zebras
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33D. Puzzle that's pieced together
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34D. Nix
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35D. Like 2024 but not 2025
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36D. Bruce of martial arts fame
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37D. Tart summer drink
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38D. Dull routine
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41D. Piece of skin art, for short
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42D. Unenviable obligations
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43D. Reprimand
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44D. Dad, affectionately
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45D. They're on the plus side
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47D. Humidifier's output
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49D. Full of backtalk
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50D. Reasonable
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51D. Confiscate, like a car
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52D. Have to have
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53D. Place to get pampered
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54D. Sn, on the periodic table
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55D. Cloth for cleaning
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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