Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/22/26. 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. Cover letters?
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4A. Fan's sound
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8A. Bits of butter
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12A. Like gooseberries
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14A. More pink, like steak
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16A. Soothing succulent
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17A. Minnesota representative Ilhan
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18A. D.C. fixer on "Scandal"
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20A. Souvenirs
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22A. "Arrivederci" alternative
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23A. 'Be my guest'
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24A. Marry
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25A. ___ pal (rhyming friend)
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28A. Likely to snap back
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29A. ___-Caps (movie treat)
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31A. Hobby gatekeepers, often
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33A. In the dark
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36A. Danny Pudi's "Community" character
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37A. Broadway musician's workplace
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39A. Accessory for Storm or Hit-Girl
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41A. Athlete on the 2026 Super Bowl-winning team
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42A. Exciting find in a Zelda dungeon
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44A. Tissue layer
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45A. Main idea
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48A. One of seven in "Se7en"
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49A. Show stoppers?
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51A. Title for Peggy Hill, when substitute-teaching Spanish
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53A. Just so-so
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55A. Tiered pricing model
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57A. Old Fashioned garnish
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60A. Bizet's "Habanera," for one
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61A. Dollar
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62A. Bee's landing spot
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63A. Model Holliday
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64A. Do as one's told
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65A. Nukes in the microwave
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66A. Alters a pair of pants, say
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1D. Walks like King Kong
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2D. ___ Lillian Isley aka Poison Ivy
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3D. Picture holders
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4D. Used a journal
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5D. Angel's ring
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6D. Colorful eye part
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7D. Accelerate sharply
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8D. "___ Don't Preach"
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9D. Indian vegetarian dish
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10D. Spinning toy
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11D. "I told you!"
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13D. Great flea market finds
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15D. Bed for Persian stews
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19D. Lends a hand
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21D. “No Strings Attached” band
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24D. Able to lift Mjolnir, say
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26D. Lend a hand, deviously
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27D. Drug synthesized by Albert Hofmann
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29D. Eliminates dust bunnies, say
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30D. Like Bob Dylan's vocals
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32D. Back-of-the-envelope calculations
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34D. FX anthology series
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35D. "I've entered my villain ___"
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37D. Like a sandwich that might require utensils
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38D. "You shouldn't have!"
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39D. Loops into an email thread
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40D. Poke bowl protein
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43D. Zest
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46D. Evening event
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47D. "It is what it is," for one
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50D. Like Lake Superior
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51D. Liquidates stock
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52D. Stockpile
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54D. Teal Pac-Man ghost
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55D. Greek salad cheese
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56D. Sow . . . it's come to this
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57D. "The price is flexible" letters
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58D. Massage
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59D. Candy you must head back to get more of?
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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