Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/3/26. 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. Apt rhyme for "meh"
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5A. Font the Little Mermaid might prefer
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10A. Father, to a baby
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14A. Seized auto
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15A. Where a skier can grab hot cocoa
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16A. They might clash
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17A. Did some snacking
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20A. Mailed
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21A. "Interview With the Vampire" author
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22A. The Buckeye State
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25A. The ___ Jones Industrial Average (stock market index)
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26A. ___ neutrality
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27A. Be indebted to the IRS, perhaps
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32A. Serving of butter
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33A. Writer Ephron
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34A. Some stadium toppers
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38A. Opposed to
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40A. Drug agents, for short
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43A. Testing phase of a video game
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44A. Stars of a movie
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46A. Flatbread served with dal
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48A. "U crack me up"
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49A. "Get out of here with that!"
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53A. Educational ad
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56A. 13-Down for a singer
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57A. Miffed state
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58A. Breaks, like a bad habit
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61A. Norway's capital
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64A. Some customer support lines whose starting digits can be heard in 17-, 27- and 49-Across
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68A. Digits pedicurists work on
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69A. Cookies with a Lemon Creme variety
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70A. "It's been ___ since we've hung out!"
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71A. Eye ailment
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72A. Crossword puzzle inventor Arthur
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73A. Rx quantity
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1D. Lingerie item
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2D. "Hey, why not?"
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3D. Olympic blade
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4D. Schmooze with VIPs
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5D. Ctrl ___ Del
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6D. Line of theater seats
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7D. "I have an ___ to run by you . . ."
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8D. Meeting outline
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9D. "Why" singer Annie
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10D. Fawns' parents
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11D. "Didn't we just do this?"
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12D. Italian for "sweet"
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13D. Valuable trait
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18D. "Boyhood" star Hawke
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19D. Sounded like a kitty
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23D. Clickable image
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24D. Bhindi bharta vegetable
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27D. Birthstone for many Libras
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28D. Lessen
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29D. Jazz singer Jones
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30D. Dawdle
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31D. Not just cry
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35D. Blend together
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36D. College that expelled James Bond
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37D. NaCl
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39D. Altar "hell, yes"
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41D. Pigeon sounds
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42D. Leave totally amazed
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45D. Bundle of grain
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47D. "A word to the wise," e.g.
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50D. Limited in scope
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51D. Like Carl in "Up"
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52D. "We're in big trouble"
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53D. Mini golf shots
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54D. Nose, cutesily
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55D. "That's right up my ___!"
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59D. Otherwise
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60D. Word indicating a read text
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62D. Toy brick brand
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63D. Miner matters?
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65D. No, in French
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66D. Employ
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67D. U-turn from NNW
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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