Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/2/26. 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. It's dug up in a dig
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7A. Ingredient in a Caprese salad
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13A. "Just got in!"
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14A. Online gaming icon
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15A. Some niblings
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16A. Party food suppliers
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18A. Bit of data on the back of a baseball card
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19A. Madison Avenue taglines
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21A. [This wasn't my error]
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23A. Surface for a Zamboni
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24A. Like some cheddar and knives
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28A. Washington or Ford, e.g.
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30A. "Pink ___ Club" (Chappell Roan song)
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32A. Olympic blade
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33A. Seventh planet from the sun
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35A. Computing pioneer Lovelace
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36A. Agile
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37A. Curtain holder
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38A. Expels from the practice of law
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41A. Footballer Messi, to fans
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42A. Boo-boo
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44A. Aid for a driver?
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45A. Triumph over
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47A. Agree to another go-round
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48A. Get your hands on
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50A. A or B, e.g.
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51A. Own up to
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53A. Serve well-done?
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54A. 2023 film about Nike sneakers
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55A. Boils with anger
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58A. Aquarium gunk
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61A. Rid of guilt
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64A. Like one with a hit single?
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66A. Harness part
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67A. Couldn't do without
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68A. Loving touch
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69A. Is in the driver's seat
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1D. Ominous shark parts
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2D. Not mention
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3D. Home of the New York Mets from 1964 to 2008
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4D. Subdivision of a whole
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5D. Feeling beyond mere frustration
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6D. What a haggler hopes to pay
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7D. 'Toodles!'
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8D. A lot of dough goes into them
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9D. Wetlands
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10D. Completed the course?
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11D. Besmirch
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12D. Surgical areas, for short
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16D. City on Florida's Space Coast
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17D. Outline of things to discuss
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20D. Balm target
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22D. Drat!
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25D. Video game subscription service for Macs and iPhones
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26D. Look over again
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27D. Psychoactive desert plant
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28D. City name in Illinois and Colorado
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29D. Tooted one's own horn
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31D. Place for some at-home sales
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34D. Watches the kids, for short
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39D. Part of Congress
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40D. Onetime Nintendo rival
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43D. Installment of a sitcom
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46D. Disc thrown in Ultimate
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49D. '__ whiz!'
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52D. Doesn’t keep secrets
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56D. Pre-holiday nights
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57D. "___ and Lovers" (D. H. Lawrence novel)
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59D. Software customer
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60D. Prescriptions, for short
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61D. "Press Your Luck" network
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62D. Garment that might be built into a shirt
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63D. Title turned down by Stephen Hawking
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65D. End of some URLs
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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