Our USA Today Crossword Hints for April 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 4/9/26. 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. Uber-close pals, for short
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5A. Nada
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8A. Champion's shout
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12A. Poet ___ Dee Cervantes
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14A. Match before a final
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15A. Chili-based sauce
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16A. Places
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17A. Neighbor of Azerbaijan
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18A. Broccoli ___ (crunchy side with mayo)
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19A. Traditional Russian dish cooked with smetana
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22A. Ballet skirt
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23A. Piano exercise
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24A. National Library Week mo.
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26A. Fish eggs
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29A. Preferring platonic connections, for short
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30A. Climbing gear retailer
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31A. Embarrass
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33A. "Awesome!"
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37A. Festivus tradition that involves wrestling the head of the household
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40A. Water balloon impact sound
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41A. Places
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42A. "Is that a yes ___ no?"
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43A. "Stay away from my bone!"
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45A. Safe Drinking Water Act org.
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46A. Table tennis court divider
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47A. Milk ___ (dark beer with lactose)
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49A. Sticking point
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52A. Tries to finish in first place
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57A. The Lion King lioness
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58A. Texter's "Here's a thought . . ."
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59A. MPEG file, e.g.
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60A. Kaboom!
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61A. Apt letters missing from "_at_ _ight h_st"
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62A. Throw
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63A. Hot Wheels, e.g.
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64A. Yellowstone National Park creature
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65A. CPR experts
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1D. Let the cat out of the bag
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2D. "Look out for my golf ball!"
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3D. First month of a membership, maybe
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4D. Major screwup
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5D. Nada
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6D. JPEG file, e.g.
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7D. Take a swing at it!
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8D. Let's do it!
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9D. Jack who starred in "Hadestown" and "Next to Normal"
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10D. Frozen snowman
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11D. Brand spanking ___
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13D. No. 2
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14D. Title for Ian McKellen
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20D. Engine booster
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21D. Sips slowly
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24D. Pups' yaps
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25D. Baby bird's chirp
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27D. Lovably clumsy types
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28D. Nail polish brand with over 1,000 shades
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31D. White Sox foes in the 2005 World Series
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32D. URL starter
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34D. "Thanks Dad With ___" (former "SNL" cast member's podcast)
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35D. To be in French
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36D. "Running Up ___ Hill" (Kate Bush hit)
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38D. Some wrestling pairs
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39D. Get to
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44D. ___ feathers (make upset)
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47D. Renewable energy type
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48D. What gets wet as it dries?
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50D. ___ up (accelerates)
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51D. Nimble
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52D. Fancy fundraiser
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53D. Roller derby venue
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54D. A couple
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55D. Post-Mardi Gras period
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56D. Slang for "feet"
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57D. "Sunday Night Football" channel
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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