Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 1, 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, August 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/1/26. 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. Like people from Oranjestad
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7A. In favor of
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10A. "You're it!" game
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13A. Word after "hot" or "sweet"
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14A. Birth control option: Abbr.
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15A. Ginger ___
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16A. Passes into law
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17A. "Helping" body part
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18A. Buzzing creature
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19A. Holding onto
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21A. Utensil not often used for cereal
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22A. Their babies are called pups
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24A. "And when you think about me all of those years ___ / You're standing face to face with 'I told you so'"
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25A. Storylines
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26A. Big field concerning small things, for short
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28A. Airport screening org.
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29A. Like the singer Fairuz
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30A. "Totes"
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31A. Grocery store paths
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35A. Opera solo
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36A. Snatches
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38A. "The Book of ___" (Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrahms book)
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39A. Loch monster's nickname
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41A. Solidify
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42A. At no cost
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43A. Busy org. come tax time
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44A. Pumpkin patch activities
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46A. Turmeric or ginger
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49A. Knights title
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50A. Lowest cards, sometimes
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51A. Rolls of bills
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52A. Edible centerpiece, e.g.
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54A. Dined
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55A. The ___ (informal name for a Chicago sculpture)
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56A. Performer wearing hikizuri
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60A. "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" director DaCosta
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61A. Gab
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62A. Skipped a big wedding
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63A. "Help us!" letters
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64A. Hosp. areas
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65A. Energetic person
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1D. Mimic
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2D. "Parks and Recreation" character Swanson
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3D. Acting teacher Hagen
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4D. Just doing the fundamental stuff
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5D. Confirm to be true
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6D. What smells?
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7D. A toy one is featured in the "Amelie" soundtrack
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8D. Ladder part
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9D. Wacky
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10D. In Italy, cutting your pasta is one
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11D. 'Spoiler ___ . . .'
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12D. "Freaks and ___" (cult TV show)
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17D. Haute couture
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20D. Indiana NBA player
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21D. Brief piece of creative writing
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22D. Ballet rail
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23D. “Hadestown” creator Mitchell
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25D. Letter before omega
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26D. Leavened flatbread
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27D. Crimped pie parts
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28D. Delish!
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32D. "Royals" singer
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33D. Fencing swords
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34D. Spots
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37D. Goatee, e.g.
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40D. Fuming feeling
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45D. Hardly ever
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46D. Towel shapes in some fancy hotels
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47D. Outdoor dining spot
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48D. Concepts
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49D. Many Daytime Emmy Award winners
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52D. Purple character in "Inside Out"
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53D. Like sharp cheddar
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55D. Ta-ta!
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57D. Self-care spot
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58D. Shorten a skirt
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59D. Commotion
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.
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