Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/17/26. 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. Dirty haze in a city
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5A. ___ off (prunes)
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9A. Flower symbolizing faith and wisdom
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13A. Seed holder on a pine
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14A. Actress Halle
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15A. Insignificant
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16A. Training place for puppies
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19A. Triangular part of a shark
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20A. Fiend in Dante's "Inferno"
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21A. "Taskmaster" creator Alex
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22A. Southwest offering
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24A. Hezly Rivera's Olympic team
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26A. Hip-hop's Run-___
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27A. "The Fugitive" actress Ward
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28A. Tree with trembling leaves
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30A. Have some laziji
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31A. Hidden stockpile
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34A. Snacks for squirrels
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36A. Supposedly private but widely known matter
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38A. Reared, like a child
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40A. Some SoundCloud uploads
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41A. Touch lightly
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44A. Give it your ___
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45A. Sparkly crown
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47A. Segments of a timeline
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49A. Best of the best
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51A. Move rapidly and forcefully
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53A. Key skill in archery
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54A. Squares on a calendar
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57A. Fox pup's shelter
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58A. Game played on a board shaped like a six-pointed star
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62A. Cousin's mom
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63A. Spy's scoop
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64A. Pinnacle
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65A. Animal hospital patients
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66A. Pens with troughs
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67A. Bathrooms, to an Aussie
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1D. Shows contempt
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2D. Decoration above a crib
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3D. Low soccer score
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4D. H.S. diploma equivalent
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5D. Period after Mardi Gras
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6D. Whale known for beaching itself to hunt
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7D. Doc outlining assets before marriage
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8D. __ admin (IT pro)
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9D. If u ask me
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10D. Get more inventory
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11D. Participant in a certain triathlon
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12D. Chooses
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14D. Apt rhyme for "defeat"
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17D. '. . . more or less'
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18D. Roll of the dice
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23D. Sounds of disbelief
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25D. Browns in a skillet
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28D. Donkey
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29D. Like a gauzy veil
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32D. Golfer's reservation
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33D. "The Way Home" actress MacDowell
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35D. Marine mammal that uses its chest as a dining table
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36D. Medium for Rembrandt
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37D. Audit pro
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38D. Inflatable rodent seen at strikes
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39D. Lululemon rival
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42D. Style of Radio City Music Hall
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43D. Largest city in Sicily
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46D. Passionate
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48D. Smell and taste, for two
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50D. Eyelash treatments
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51D. Shoes that add height
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52D. Tommy Trojan's sch.
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55D. When Romeo meets Juliet
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56D. You, in a hymnal
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58D. Camera lens protector
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59D. Tone with a hex code
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60D. Girl in the fam
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61D. "House" actor Penn
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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