Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/5/26. 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. Strike down biblically
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6A. Opening in a pencil skirt
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10A. Feeling of guilt
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14A. Alternatives to cups at ice cream shops
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15A. That hurt!
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16A. Get out of bed
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17A. French city hidden in "guitar lesson"
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18A. Rainbow eucalyptus or oak
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19A. Mouth-related
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20A. *Contract between a lender and a borrower
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23A. Discount footwear chain
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24A. __ rock
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25A. Enjoying a snack
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28A. Winter hrs. in Delaware
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30A. Broadway backdrops
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33A. Like overcooked vegetables
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34A. Rx dosage units
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36A. Basilica feature
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38A. Sweetie pie
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39A. *They're cast by many absentee voters
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43A. Good bud
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44A. Iridescent gemstone
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45A. Communication system in "CODA" (Abbr.)
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46A. Common stain on a softball uniform
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48A. Religious subgroup
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50A. Real jerk
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53A. Evaluate
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55A. "___ Just Not That Into You"
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57A. Chest muscle, for short
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59A. *Tone-setting address at a convention
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63A. Hoppy brews
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65A. One of 125 in the Phoenix Zoo
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66A. Video gaming pioneer
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67A. Where pennies (RIP) were made
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68A. Collaborative school orgs.
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69A. Throat affliction
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70A. Currency in Cuernavaca
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71A. Vague amount
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72A. Poles on sailboats
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1D. Burn with hot soup, say
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2D. Like Eeyore
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3D. Relatives acquired upon marriage
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4D. Student driver, typically
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5D. English class writing assignment
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6D. "I know, right?"
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7D. Attract
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8D. Frozen drink brand
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9D. Feature of this crossword puzzle
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10D. On the double!
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11D. Rock-solid, like an alibi
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12D. _ational _ecurity _gency
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13D. Mesh
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21D. Spread rumors
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22D. Painting supports
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26D. Grps. like Doctors Without Borders
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27D. OB-___
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29D. "I've heard more than enough!"
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31D. Conference room item
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32D. Place to relax
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35D. Like some photo finishes?
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37D. Lists of candidates
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39D. Roman god of war
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40D. Many Dene people
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41D. Lil ___ X
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42D. 'Hello,' in Portuguese
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43D. FedEx Cup org.
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47D. Takes care of
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49D. Pizza ingredient
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51D. Pickle pieces
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52D. Clandestine
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54D. Clicks of the fingers
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56D. Involuntary muscle movement
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58D. Fish and ___
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60D. Prefix meaning "eight"
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61D. Disneyland transport
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62D. At Last singer James
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63D. Little troublemaker
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64D. ___-in-the-sky (far-fetched)
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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