Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/14/26. 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. "One ___ this time" ("Cha Cha Slide" instruction)
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4A. Really fun time
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9A. Technology similar to echolocation
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14A. Say "I'm grood" instead of "I'm great" or "I'm good," say
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15A. Taylor Swift album with "Paper Rings"
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16A. Savory flavor
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17A. "Without further ___..."
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18A. "I ___ you" ("You're my favorite")
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19A. Very fast
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20A. Crunched some data
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23A. Mambo legend Puente
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24A. "Hi, it's me, your cat"
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25A. Tic-tac-___
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28A. Poked (around)
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32A. "Big yikes"
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34A. Like an extravagant ball
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37A. Round dwellings
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38A. Auto accessory for AM/FM pickup
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40A. Marriott competitor
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42A. Signs
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44A. Pirate's besties
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46A. Quench
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49A. "Case of the Ex" singer who performed at Lilith Fair in 1999
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50A. Reptar or Yoshi, for short
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53A. Smartphone forerunners
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54A. Insects that build nests inside wood
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59A. Summer camp treat
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61A. All kidding __
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62A. "r u picking me up soon"
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63A. High points
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64A. Party all night long, perhaps
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65A. 26-Down alternative, at a coffee shop
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66A. Band instruments that don't fit in backpacks
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67A. Like a cold expression
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68A. "Help us!," to ABBA
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1D. "Less than 3" symbols
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2D. Make official
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3D. "ASAP!"
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4D. Unexciting
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5D. Mine deposit
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6D. Cosmetics brand once sold door-to-door
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7D. Part of a skin-care routine
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8D. HBO series set in New Orleans
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9D. "Fine, I'm in"
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10D. Congresswoman Ilhan
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11D. Music-sharing service for millennials, once
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12D. "___ hearing you right?"
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13D. Get ___ of (toss)
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21D. "Sorry, you missed out"
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22D. Halloween greeting
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26D. Granola grain
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27D. Where some nurses work (Abbr.)
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29D. Evening shift, perhaps?
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30D. Casino Royale star Green
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31D. Rackets
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33D. Punny La Pirata Brewing offering
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35D. Pig's home
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36D. Skirt borders
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38D. Underground burial site
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39D. Chicago Bulls org
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40D. "That's a real thinker"
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41D. Sweet!
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43D. Blue Pixar character
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45D. "Taste!"
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47D. "Made your mark on me, a golden ___"
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48D. Writing assignments
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51D. Gets closer
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52D. It's a start
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55D. Zone
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56D. Early DVR brand
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57D. "The Middle" star Sher
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58D. ___ on (trust in)
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59D. Took a chair
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60D. Franchise that includes "Ms. Marvel" (Abbr.)
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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