Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/21/26. 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. Ocean spray
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5A. Congress member (Abbr.)
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8A. "Home on the __"
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13A. How many times the Jets have been Super Bowl champions
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14A. Spot or Rover alternative
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15A. Wake-up aid
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16A. Train like a boxer
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17A. __ coffee
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18A. Type of tap that might pour a stout beer
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19A. Yellow-tinted accompaniment to tikka masala
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22A. Feature of tihs clue
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23A. Genre similar to house
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25A. From the top
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28A. Ayo Edebiri's character in "The Bear," for short
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29A. Cause of insomnia for a fairy-tale princess
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32A. Video snippet
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35A. As a result
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37A. Evening meal during Ramadan
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39A. Occur unexpectedly
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42A. TikTok aesthetic that embraces elements of mall goth culture
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43A. Ripped
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44A. "Only Time" artist
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45A. Put on
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46A. Neckwear named after a snake
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48A. Microsoft web browser
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50A. Is painful
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52A. 'Sorry to say . . .'
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55A. Simple syrup alternative in a cocktail
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59A. What's admired in a garden
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61A. Flair
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62A. What a person goes by
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63A. Flower in the daisy family
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64A. Like a fan's interest
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65A. "You're taking forever!"
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66A. "Skyrim" mission
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67A. Pearl Jam's first album
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68A. Furnace output
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1D. Nearly all
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2D. Two cents
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3D. Nightmare-inducing
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4D. Major college essay
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5D. iPhone voice
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6D. King's order
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7D. "It's totally your call"
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8D. Condiment for crudites, perhaps
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9D. Martian, e.g.
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10D. ___ King Cole
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11D. "I'm pretty peeved!"
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12D. Angsty rock subgenre
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14D. New Deal prez
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20D. Really long time
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21D. Like some dangerous winter roads
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24D. Choose to join
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26D. UFO crew
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27D. "How unexpectedly delightful!"
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30D. Order to an anxious horse
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31D. ___ 51
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32D. Looped into an email chain
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33D. The swoosh, for Nike
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34D. 'You can count on me!'
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36D. G.I. entertainers
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38D. Proverbial no-cost meal
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40D. A prism, for "The Dark Side of the Moon," e.g.
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41D. Turn ___ (be embarrassed)
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47D. Unrefined metal
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49D. Oxygen, usually
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50D. "___ hoping!"
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51D. Healing ointment
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53D. Athlete's best performance
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54D. Oceania nation
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55D. ___ on (shower with affection)
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56D. It might postpone a baseball game
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57D. 'Your point being . . .'
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58D. Tenants expense
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59D. Helpful website section
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60D. Shaq's alma mater
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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