Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/20/26. 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. "Woof!"
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4A. Notice
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8A. Waterproof covers
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13A. It's never one, in golf
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14A. Maui greeting
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15A. Trumpet's sound
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16A. Much ___ About Nothing
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17A. "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" singer
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19A. Step after lather
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21A. Cravings
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22A. 5280 feet
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23A. Schlep
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24A. ___ quo (current situation)
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26A. Loud, continued noise
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27A. Easy to understand
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29A. Words shouted by Elphaba as she rises into the air during "Defying Gravity"
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31A. Like the number 3, 5 or 7
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34A. Friend in French
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35A. Genre of whispery videos (Abbr.)
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37A. "Do you take me for a dishonest person?"
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42A. Components of blue book exams
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43A. Small songbird
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44A. Free TV ad, for short
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46A. Groups of consecutive reps
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47A. Gloppy stuff
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48A. "I feel ___" ("You get me")
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49A. Guiding light
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52A. Cognac, e.g.
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54A. Diary
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56A. Many thawb wearers
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57A. Large coffee vessel
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58A. Ballad from the Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night"
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62A. Nine-digit ID
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63A. Best-case
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64A. Undermine
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65A. Silly Putty or Lite-Brite
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66A. Jazz legend Rollins
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67A. Potato, informally
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1D. "You're tearing me ___, Lisa!"
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2D. AM/FM device
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3D. Business that's a cover for illegal activity
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4D. Foxlike
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5D. Pulled-back hairstyle
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6D. Goodness me!
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7D. Contaminate
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8D. Placeholder letters on a schedule
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9D. Grad
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10D. Whitewater portion of a river
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11D. Early tourney round
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12D. Very calm
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14D. Great tennis serve
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18D. Baton Rouge school, for short
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20D. "Gimme a ___"
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24D. Rounds before finals
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25D. ___ Says (kids game)
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28D. __ Gaga
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30D. Make an effort
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31D. Has a balance
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32D. Amount of medicine
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33D. Clump in an unvacuumed room
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35D. Prefix with dynamic
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36D. Dude in a blended family
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38D. Tool used in some hair-removal procedures
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39D. Happy response to "How was the game?"
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40D. Business with no union membership requirement
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41D. Pre-owned
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45D. "___ questions?"
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47D. Word before "Gate" or "Globes"
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48D. Cavalry swords
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50D. “Hadestown” creator Mitchell
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51D. "I'm on it!"
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53D. Very positive review
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54D. Only
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55D. Approximately
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56D. Person fighting by your side
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59D. Actor McKellen
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60D. Campus email ending
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61D. Like hearts and diamonds
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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