Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/18/26. 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. Widely recognized figure
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6A. Cleric presiding over a nikah
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10A. Degrees for some sculptors
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14A. Scent from a donut fryer
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15A. Granny
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16A. Ship on a quest for the Golden Fleece
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17A. Many cars in airport queues
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18A. Make a beanie, say
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19A. Spool on a rod
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20A. Semihard dairy product developed in East Prussia
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23A. Popular brand of shortening
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26A. "Now I see!"
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27A. Highlands hat
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28A. "This ___ to be a joke"
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29A. Rejuvenation destinations
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32A. Delegate, like a task
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34A. Took a close look at
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36A. Most ice-prone Great Lake
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38A. Chimichanga alternative
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39A. Pre-loan screening step
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42A. Rove (about)
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43A. City home to the National Museum of Qatar
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44A. Didn't throw away
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47A. Captivated by
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48A. Stellar explosion
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50A. "Not ___ shabby"
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51A. Inc., across the pond
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52A. Java
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55A. Breaks things off
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57A. Part of many runway shows
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61A. U.S. island with a runway built on a reef
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62A. Wrench or saw, e.g.
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63A. Occasion prompting a Partiful invite
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67A. Shut forcefully
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68A. Cosmopolitan competitor
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69A. They roll up to red carpets
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70A. 'East,' in Spanish
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71A. Unburdens
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72A. Sound of enjoying ramen
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1D. Pet that might love empty boxes
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2D. Historical span
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3D. Smoked salmon on a bagel
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4D. Gives off
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5D. Nuts and bolts
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6D. Liquids used in sumi-e
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7D. ___-pedi
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8D. 'Sweet Love' singer Baker
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9D. Ingredient in some green mochi
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10D. Colt's mother
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11D. Complimentary passes
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12D. Way, way back
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13D. Like a memorial service, often
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21D. Ran at a leisurely pace
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22D. Undue rush
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23D. "Weekend Update" co-host Michael
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24D. Beam of sunshine
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25D. 'Hear, hear!'
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30D. Like Death Valley
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31D. Wait to publicize
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33D. Potato bag
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35D. 'Doggone it!'
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37D. Sound in an empty cathedral
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40D. Symbol used in a text message
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41D. Safe space
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42D. Customary routines
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45D. First food for some babies
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46D. Little one
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49D. Some Christmas cookie shapes
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51D. Not on a leash
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53D. Marine mammal fond of sea urchins
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54D. Cause of some lettuce recalls
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56D. Satan
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58D. Seethe with rage
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59D. Remain on the line
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60D. Some pub pours
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64D. Bird with calf muscles
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65D. Neither's partner
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66D. Small amt. of fish sauce
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.
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