Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/17/26. 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. Limbs missing from the Venus de Milo
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5A. "Nobody Wants This" star Brody
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9A. Treasure holder
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14A. Amanda Gorman for one
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15A. Stubborn animal
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16A. Bit of gossip
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17A. Headwear that actually originated in Ecuador
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19A. Suggest
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20A. "Actions speak louder than words," e.g.
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21A. Hotel freebie
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23A. Driver’s need
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26A. "Thanks, I ___ you!"
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27A. Comedy writer's asset
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29A. Olympic gymnast Sunisa
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30A. Get away from
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32A. Currency in the Philippines
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33A. Noodle soup with a shoyu variety
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35A. Like clothes in the hamper
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36A. Athletic space that is actually a square
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39A. Illegal payoff
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41A. Peruvian capital
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42A. Beseeches
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43A. "Barbie" director Gerwig
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45A. Most populous continent
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49A. Alternative to an Uber or Lyft
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50A. Honeycomb maker
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51A. Symbols
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53A. Had high hopes
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56A. Grade after kindergarten
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57A. Banana exteriors
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58A. Animal that is actually a marsupial
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61A. Record over, like footage
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62A. Money in Milan
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63A. FAQ page contents
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64A. The A of FAQ
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65A. Fictional sleuth Nancy
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66A. Witnesses
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1D. Really dismay
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2D. Touring band's helper
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3D. “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom ___”
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4D. Act on it!
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5D. Org. for MDs
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6D. "Well, yeah!"
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7D. Cry of regret
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8D. Way of doing something
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9D. Money laundering, for one
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10D. Camel feature
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11D. Strengthen
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12D. Featured performer
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13D. Attempt
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18D. "__ Explain Things to Me": Rebecca Solnit essay collection
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22D. Wow
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24D. Interstate truck
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25D. All tied up
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28D. "___ Story" (film series with Buzz Lightyear)
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31D. Viewpoint
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32D. Peppa or Wilbur
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33D. Pilfers from
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34D. Hacker's aid?
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35D. It's the stuff of life
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36D. Opportunity for showbiz success
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37D. Ceremony
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38D. Mosque leader
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39D. Original Monty Python network
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40D. What Substack writers hope for
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43D. Amazing human being
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44D. Stank
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45D. I'm not guilty stories
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46D. Peaceful
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47D. Don't worry about me
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48D. Houston MLB team
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50D. Plant-___ diet
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52D. Degree for many Juilliard graduates
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54D. 'So what __ is new?'
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55D. Full of doom and gloom
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57D. Round green veggie
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59D. “Come As You ___” (Nirvana song)
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60D. Daily weather extreme
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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