Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/20/26. 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. Phoenix Opera solo
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5A. "Do your ___!"
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10A. Take orders from
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14A. Pear suitable for poaching
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15A. Really mad
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16A. Like stallions and bulls
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17A. Alley target in a Wii Sports game
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19A. Ticks off
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20A. Do better than
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21A. *Areas of land
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23A. Drink that might be served with crumpets
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24A. Need to pay
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27A. "___ corte de rosas y espinas" (Sarah J. Maas novel translated by Margara Averbach)
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28A. Spigot
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31A. Trips around the sun (Abbr.)
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33A. Proves versatile
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35A. "Days of ___ Lives"
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36A. Orchard units
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38A. Counterpart of ecstasy
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40A. Flash seen before hearing thunder
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44A. "Hidden Figures" star Janelle
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45A. Airport annoyance
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46A. Long, long time
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47A. Vegas venue whose interior includes the world's largest LED screen
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50A. Write to Dear Abby, say
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53A. Boxing ref's call
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54A. ___ Te Ching
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55A. The Broncos, on a scoreboard
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57A. Brain scan (Abbr.)
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59A. Home on a Kingdomino starting tile
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62A. Turn into mush
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64A. Sign of things to come
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66A. Classic parade streamer material
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69A. Dryer fuzz
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70A. Causing goose bumps
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71A. Gorillas and gibbons
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72A. Prom partner
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73A. "I'm ___ in the back of the car / And I cried like a baby comin' home from the bar"
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74A. In this location
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1D. Monastery figure
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2D. "Carol" star Mara
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3D. 'That's the truth!'
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4D. 6-Down that defends legal rights
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5D. Take the prize
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6D. 4-Down, e.g.
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7D. Spellbound
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8D. Provoke
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9D. Rent payer
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10D. Leave out
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11D. Happy hour seat
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12D. Yellowstone creature
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13D. Definitely!
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18D. Stock debut, for short
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22D. Honeydew alternative
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25D. Toad's bump
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26D. Blissful spot
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29D. Woman with nieces, say
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30D. Be nosy
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32D. It's a long story
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34D. Parenthetical bit
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37D. Ice holders
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39D. "El perro" painter Francisco
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40D. Window-shop, perhaps
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41D. Not guilty
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42D. Brainy person
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43D. Pure delight
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44D. Was introduced to
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48D. Tapped gently
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49D. ___-than-thou
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51D. Colorful wrap
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52D. Real gem
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56D. All Things Considered network
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58D. Honking flock
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60D. Poker payment
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61D. Beige shade
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63D. State home to Bryce Canyon
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64D. Ancient
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65D. "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" protagonist
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67D. Folks
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68D. Cartoon shriek
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.
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