Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 24, 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 24, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/24/26. 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. Sound aptly hidden in "I hear Fido"
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4A. Makes damp
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8A. Let up
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12A. Taylor Dearden's character on The Pitt
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13A. Like some committees
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15A. "I'll never ___ that!"
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16A. Lip balm mentioned in Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl"
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19A. Leaves the stage
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20A. Significant __
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21A. Picked up the tab
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22A. Desert illusions
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26A. Furry marine animals
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29A. Lady
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30A. Scream queen (and "Scream" queen) Campbell
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31A. Airport screening org.
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32A. Say out loud
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34A. Pack of hot dog buns, usually
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35A. Civil rights activist and subject of the painting "The Problem We All Live With"
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38A. Acquires
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40A. Love in French
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41A. Tolkien monster
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44A. Apple tablet?
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45A. Toilet paper layer
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46A. Smiled widely
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48A. Military title for Grievous or Zod
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50A. Does some tailoring
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51A. Actor's versatility
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53A. "1, 2 Step" singer
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55A. 1, 2, 3, etc.
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60A. Marvel ___ Stuf of Legends cookies
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61A. Put a raised design on
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62A. Glide downhill
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63A. Flapper?
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64A. College officials
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65A. Baking amt.
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1D. Theater chain with a Nicole Kidman commercial
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2D. Warms after cooling
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3D. Person who usually, but not always, avoids meat
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4D. Bump on a toad
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5D. Brand that created Rocky Road
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6D. Active ingredient in weed
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7D. London or NYC neighborhood
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8D. Access point
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9D. "Just ___ suspected!"
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10D. Part of a min
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11D. Apt rhyme for "shriek"
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14D. Video game power-up with a scratching attack
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15D. ___-friendly
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17D. Ticket to ___ (train-themed board game)
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18D. "Modern Family" dad
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21D. Plant holder
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23D. "Take it easy today"
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24D. 'Killing ___' (Sandra Oh show)
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25D. Solidify
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27D. Massages
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28D. Pig's spot
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29D. Like amusement park handrails, presumably
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33D. Activity for little sluggers
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34D. Fiona or Shrek
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36D. Team in a Cinderella story
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37D. #NAME?
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38D. Musician's job
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39D. Orangutan, for one
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42D. Comments
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43D. '90s collections
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45D. Reviewed harshly
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47D. Fictional captain who was the inspiration for Captain Hook
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49D. Aishwarya ___ Bachchan
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52D. “Hijack” star Idris
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53D. Owe the swear jar
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54D. WhatsApp chats
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55D. Heifer, e.g.
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56D. NPR host Shapiro
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57D. Kylo ___
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58D. No, in French
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59D. Drink tentatively
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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