Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 16, 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 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/16/26. 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. Little fight
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5A. Apple on a teacher's desk?
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9A. Chills (out)
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14A. Low-pitched horn
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15A. Threads and WhatsApp parent company
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16A. ". . . well, I could be mistaken"
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17A. Visa competitor
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18A. Counterparts of cons
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19A. Winged origami creation
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20A. One power source for a hybrid vehicle
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23A. Tacked-on cost
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24A. Person to look up to
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25A. Ridiculous
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27A. Bit of a faux pas
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30A. Ear passage
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32A. Siri's platform
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33A. 'Bridgerton' title
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35A. Doritos ___ Cheese
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39A. Handheld lunch stuffed with romaine, croutons and dressing
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43A. Prepare to pray
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44A. Miles off
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45A. Enjoyed a 39-Across
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46A. Did some undercover work
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48A. No longer frozen
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51A. College-level H.S. science class
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54A. Takes advantage of
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55A. Small pal of Pooh
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56A. "Let's check out that replay!"
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62A. Greenlighting
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64A. Prefix for "pilot" or "correct"
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65A. "No phones at the table," e.g.
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66A. Disorderly fight
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67A. Andrajos or goulash
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68A. Exam that's hard to cheat on
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69A. Burning desire
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70A. Women's telehealth platform
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71A. Mentions
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1D. Attempt
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2D. Athletic brand that makes the Speedcat
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3D. Help with a heist
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4D. Advice from a CPA
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5D. Inappropriate
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6D. Streep who voiced Insect Queen in "Hoppers"
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7D. Perched upon
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8D. "Mi ___ es su ___"
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9D. Pink Floyd or Black Sabbath
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10D. Take a wrong turn, say
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11D. Big fiasco
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12D. Canon filler?
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13D. Jouster's horse
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21D. Academic URL ending
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22D. Tuna container
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26D. Shredded barbecue side
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27D. "Awesome!"
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28D. Offering that must be paid back
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29D. "Ah, now it makes sense"
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30D. Create new equipment in a video game
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31D. Pasta ___ carbonara
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34D. "Make it snappy!"
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36D. Sticking point
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37D. Cant stand
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38D. Angled column?
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40D. Short meeting?
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41D. Cat hair or pollen
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42D. Many gallery events
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47D. Broody music genre
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49D. ___-haw (donkey's sound)
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50D. 2017 and 2022 World Series champions
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51D. Enticing scent from a bakery
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52D. Fireplace utensil
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53D. They're tightly wound
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54D. Say aloud
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57D. Mascara target
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58D. Bard's strings
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59D. A person's general vibe
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60D. "Angels in America," e.g.
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61D. Disney's Flotsam and Jetsam, for example
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63D. 'The Matrix' role
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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