Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 18, 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 18, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/18/25. 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. First Greek letter
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6A. Sports ___
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9A. Gorilla or gibbon
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12A. Gives the heebie-jeebies
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13A. Common piercing spot
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14A. Piece in the board game Tokyo Highway
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15A. Frida Kahlo, for example
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16A. ABBA jukebox musical
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18A. Adolescent
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19A. Tough to do
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21A. Commentary columns
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22A. Sleeveless tops, for short
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24A. Drop the ball
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25A. Park with various fragrant flowers
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29A. Swedish furniture store that sells the BLAHAJ plush shark
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33A. Entertain
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34A. Like a worn-out tire
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35A. "Not true!"
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36A. Clutter
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37A. Goes for a stroll
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38A. Blanket ___ (cozy kids' hideout)
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39A. "Oh, heavens!"
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40A. Sick
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41A. British comedian Jones
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42A. Granny
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43A. Appliance for making pot roast
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46A. Little rascal
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48A. Pottery spinner
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49A. "Not true!"
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52A. "Still I Rise" poet Angelou
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53A. Fly like an eagle
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57A. "You've already proven your point!"
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59A. Seat on a horse
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61A. Podcaster's device
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62A. Take the fewest strokes in golf
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63A. Dodged
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64A. Number of time zones that China officially observes
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65A. Sloppy room
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66A. Confirms it
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1D. Land area measure
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2D. Running behind
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3D. Mario character with white flower jewelry
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4D. The Chiffons' "__ So Fine"
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5D. Condition treated with an inhaler
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6D. Friendship bracelet bit
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7D. Male sheep
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8D. Knight's suit
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9D. Highest point
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10D. Took care of the bill
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11D. Taylor Swift's The ___ Tour
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12D. Pulled up a chair
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16D. Virginia Woolf novel that explores queer themes
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17D. Date when the BBC claimed Big Ben would be replaced by a digital clock
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20D. Complete miss in a game of hoops
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23D. Grow older
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24D. Finishes
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25D. Soup with origins in Yokohama Chinatown
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26D. Last Greek letter
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27D. Activist ___ B. Anthony
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28D. Animal on Michigan's flag
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30D. Mall booth
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31D. Like a foggy marsh lit by a full moon
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32D. Star-shaped flower
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37D. Thin thread of smoke
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41D. Eggs on ikura sushi
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44D. "How could you?"
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45D. Comes to a stop
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47D. Asks for more cat food
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49D. Anxiety about exclusion for short
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50D. Related
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51D. Frilly fabric
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52D. More than a few
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54D. Lottery stat
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55D. Pale or amber beers
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56D. Make another attempt at
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58D. Hobby shop purchase
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60D. "My Oh My" singer Max
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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