Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/28/26. 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. Melted marshmallow, e.g.
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4A. Must pay
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8A. ___ sign (gesture often used by the Spice Girls)
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13A. English word with the most potential meanings
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14A. Seething
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16A. Book that covers a lot of ground?
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17A. "Oh, ___ on now!"
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18A. ___ acids
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19A. Opposite of heaping
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20A. Pluto, Orcus or Haumea
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23A. Forte, for one
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24A. Place to store corn
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25A. “Norwegian Wood” instrument
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26A. Subdivision of a musical
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27A. "Je t'aime," in Spanish
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30A. Slob's abode
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31A. "Avatar" star Saldana
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32A. Turn in
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35A. Beavers' constructions
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36A. Bacterial ecosystem that plays a role in affecting mood
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40A. Eye part
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41A. Topping for a lox bagel
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42A. Social activist and singer DiFranco
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43A. One ___ time!
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45A. Sports squads
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48A. Chest muscle, for short
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49A. Tattletales
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52A. Departs
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54A. Self-contained realm like Superman's Phantom Zone
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58A. Sacred text of Judaism
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59A. Hurl
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60A. Buddy
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61A. Expresses road rage, maybe
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62A. "Oof, that's bad"
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63A. Let me think
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64A. Other than this
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65A. Squirrel's home
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66A. Sargasso ___
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1D. What crossword solvers complete
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2D. Defeat with brains alone
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3D. Marked down
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4D. Summer-loving snowman
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5D. Chicken —
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6D. Lesser of two ___
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7D. Peninsula linking Africa and Asia
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8D. Bear claw, e.g.
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9D. Yadda yadda yadda
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10D. Pokemon that's the final form of Abra and Kadabra
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11D. "Is there space for me, too?"
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12D. Hearst Castle and Graceland, for two
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15D. "Keep it going!"
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21D. Honors with insults
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22D. Take down a hero?
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28D. Tight-lipped
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29D. Kimono sash
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33D. "Spy" star Melissa
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34D. 401(k) alternative
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35D. Two tablets twice a day, say
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36D. Collection that benefits a species when it's large
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37D. Mythical animals sought in a Peter S. Beagle novel
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38D. Make a wager
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39D. Rage
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40D. Race unit
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43D. Egyptian crosses that have a loop
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44D. ___ Bo (Fitness System)
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46D. Shapeshifts
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47D. Type of seeds in tahini
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50D. Make aware
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51D. Game popularized by Nokia
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53D. Starting city in a 1965 march to Montgomery
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55D. Common birthday dessert
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56D. “Central Park in the Dark” composer
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57D. Sleeveless top
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58D. Word often ignored when alphabetizing
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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