Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/19/26. 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. Coke or Pepsi
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5A. Mooing grazers
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9A. "Just so you know!" ads
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13A. “Sad To Say ...”
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14A. Speed-measuring tech
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15A. Equity-focused community center, for short
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16A. Neighborhood with designer boutiques
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19A. Mike Wazowski from "Monsters, Inc." has one big one
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20A. Top group of celebs
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21A. ___ sweet ___
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22A. Soup with a tonkotsu variety
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24A. Late payment, e.g.
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26A. Supergoop! bottle letters
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28A. One-___ (single occurrences)
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30A. Photocopier brand
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32A. Manual's counterpart
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33A. Dentist's thread
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35A. Pottery or glassblowing, for example
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36A. Go up
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37A. "Straight from the manufacturer" purchase option
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41A. Large flightless bird
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42A. "What do ___ mean?"
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43A. Not wild
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44A. Take a power nap, say
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46A. Google Maps technology
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48A. Pain-relieving hemp product, for short
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52A. Tool used for tilling
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54A. Arthur for whom the ESPYs' Courage Award is named
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56A. Kissing in the park, e.g.
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57A. Hardly a saint
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61A. Handheld game that shouts instructions
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62A. Word before "position" or "vault"
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63A. Taylor Swift's The ___ Tour
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64A. Over
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65A. With no other changes
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66A. Corn unit
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67A. Colorado ski town
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68A. Past the deadline
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69A. Trippy tab
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1D. Barista's workplace
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2D. Skincare brand that sounds like an exclamation
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3D. Intense concentration
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4D. Fireplace remains
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5D. Dog
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6D. What are the ___?
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7D. Any minute now
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8D. Soon-to-be alumni: Abbr.
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9D. Prefix with "technic"
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10D. Bikini e.g.
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11D. Is OK with
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12D. Stopped standing
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14D. Watch brand with a crown logo
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17D. "That's me!"
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18D. Run-of-__-mill
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23D. Aide: Abbr.
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25D. "Even more dairy" pizza request
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27D. Nemesis
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28D. "Shark Tank" proposal
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29D. Feature of the Portland Fire and Miami Heat logos
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31D. “Awesomesauce”
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32D. Followed a curved path
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34D. Vegan milk option
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38D. Walkie-talkie user's "Gotcha"
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39D. Gotcha
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40D. Glowing fireplace bit
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45D. Be one's best self
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47D. Fried South Asian snack
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49D. Performances with arias
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50D. Driver's license, e.g
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51D. Back muscles, for short
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53D. Frequently
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55D. Divided
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57D. Keychain attachments
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58D. Each
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59D. Milky gemstone
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60D. Sense
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61D. Sheep's sound
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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