Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 12, 2024 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 12, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/12/24. 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. Squishy
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5A. Pap smear docs
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8A. Part of a tennis set
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13A. Shakespearean you
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14A. Wander
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16A. Chicago's international airport
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17A. One might come out of a snorkel
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19A. Margarita ingredients
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20A. Ottolenghi who wrote "Plenty" and "Plenty More"
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21A. "The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House" author Lorde
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23A. Plant holder
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24A. Relaxing place
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26A. Run out of battery
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27A. Red part of a Louboutin shoe
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28A. Mischievous demon
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31A. The DMV issues them
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33A. Certain business partner
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35A. "The Princess Diaries" protagonist
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36A. Goes bad
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38A. Delta ___ (folk rock band)
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39A. Actor who portrayed Captain Holt in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
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43A. Kid ___ ("Entergalactic" rapper)
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44A. Trees that produce acorns
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45A. University of Utah's football team
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47A. Time on a job
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49A. Frail
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51A. Spreadable meat paste
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53A. Finishes
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54A. Bodega owner
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56A. Rowing machine
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57A. Jamlike condiment often made in the fall
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62A. Bread with a pocket
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64A. ___-B (toothbrush brand)
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65A. Sends
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66A. Symbol
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67A. ___ Club (Costco competitor)
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68A. Vacation days, e.g.
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69A. 1/100th of a dollar
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70A. Excitement
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71A. Bronny, to LeBron
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1D. "Don't leave!"
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2D. Clevelands state
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3D. Structure that might be made of pillows
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4D. Large brass instruments
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5D. Sphere
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6D. Pearls in bubble tea
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7D. Cheers
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8D. Burrowing mammal
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9D. Hawaiian term for tuna
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10D. Alternative to a diva cup
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11D. Louisiana cuisine
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12D. ___ Prynne ("The Scarlet Letter" protagonist)
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15D. Field doc
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18D. Baseball official
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22D. Corporate shuffle for short
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25D. Spicy marinade
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27D. Orange tuber
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28D. Some Apple computers
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29D. Brand of grain that cooks quickly
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30D. Fictional British bear who enjoys orange marmalade
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32D. Tube sometimes made of paper
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34D. Honolulu's island
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37D. "For heaven's ___"
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40D. Outer part of citrus
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41D. Country whose capital is D.C.
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42D. Response
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46D. Sturdy metal
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48D. PreCheck org.
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50D. Soviet Union spy org.
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52D. Makes a mistake
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55D. Backsides
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56D. Large-scale
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58D. Fancy!
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59D. Say a Hail Mary, for example
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60D. Lighting source
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61D. If all ___ fails...
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63D. Insect that "marches"
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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