Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 13, 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 13, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/13/26. 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. Zoom background effect
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5A. "The West Wing" actor Alan
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9A. Moves like a rope bridge
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14A. Tiny bit
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15A. Friendship bracelet bit
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16A. Drink aka hot chocolate
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17A. Gradually becoming more popular, like a trend
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20A. Home of the WNBA's Dream (Abbr.)
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21A. Place for chickens
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22A. Not pro-
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23A. Bout "souvenir," perhaps
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25A. 1-1, for one
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26A. Through
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29A. High-fat diet
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30A. La Scala's home
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33A. Basketball player Sue
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34A. Surface for tree pose
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36A. Affirmatives
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37A. Current that brings warm water into the Atlantic
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39A. Implicitly understood
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42A. Give in
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43A. Tooth or head trouble
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44A. "___ what I'm thinking ..."
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45A. Tablet with a Mini version
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49A. Veggie under a fairy tale mattress
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50A. Tell a fib
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51A. Mat in a ryokan
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53A. Reason to cancel a barbecue
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55A. "Zip it!"
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57A. Opposites of 36-Across
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58A. Where the New England Revolution play their home games
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62A. Vulcan, e.g.
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63A. Cookie with a Firecracker Pop flavor
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64A. "A Simple Favor" star Kendrick
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65A. "___ your heart!"
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66A. Bend out of shape
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67A. Feel sorry for
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1D. Huge favor
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2D. Totally cannot stand
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3D. Monopoly property without fixed rents
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4D. Published in a paper
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5D. Out of the ordinary
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6D. Toy brand discussed on Brickipedia
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7D. Like a used towel, perhaps
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8D. Kerfuffle
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9D. Part of a play
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10D. "Thanks, but that ___ be necessary"
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11D. It might involve protests, marches or community organizing
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12D. Second person pronoun
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13D. “Unholy” singer Smith
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18D. Rocks in a drink
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19D. Primary conduit
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24D. Knuckle-headed move?
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25D. Spill the beans
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27D. Wrath
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28D. Some might pop up
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31D. "That time works for me"
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32D. ___-focused
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33D. "Scram!"
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35D. Prep for a major renovation, say
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36D. Currency in Kyoto
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38D. Place to take a break on a road trip
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39D. Bar spout
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40D. Unreturnable serve
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41D. Third letter of the Nato alphabet
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44D. Clue
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46D. Grilled sandwich with Italian bread
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47D. Quantity
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48D. Feeling of shock and confusion
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50D. Property claims
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52D. That's it!
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54D. Some craft beers
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55D. Queen of Mount Olympus
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56D. App operator
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58D. Yap or yammer
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59D. Under the weather
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60D. AAA service
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61D. Handshake alternative
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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