Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/21/26. 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. Lessen gradually
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6A. Monumental
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10A. Flaky rock
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14A. Take a load off
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15A. "Rubber duckie, you're the one / You make ___time lots of fun"
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16A. Type of exam
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17A. Top-tier
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18A. Fairy tale beginning
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19A. August 20, e.g.
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20A. "To catch them is my real test / To train them is my cause" song
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23A. Amazement
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24A. Ask nosy questions
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25A. Interfere, like with a lock's integrity
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29A. Devoured
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30A. Feeling blue
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31A. It can be fragile or inflated
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32A. “Top Gun” actor Kilmer
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34A. Like someone who unplugs completely
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38A. State that hosts RAGBRAI
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39A. Regret
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40A. Broadcasts
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41A. Successor's challenge after replacing a legend
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46A. Cooling cubes
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47A. Chooses
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48A. Outlaw
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49A. Simmer with anger
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51A. "A," in German
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52A. Chimpanzee e.g.
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55A. Hints that help decipher the meaning of an unfamiliar word
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59A. Leah or Sean, for example
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62A. Calf-length skirt
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63A. Actors memorize them
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64A. Widely adored person
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65A. 'Beware the __ of March'
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66A. Prefix similar to "mega-"
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67A. Word after "cereal" or "acai"
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68A. Value of a penny
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69A. Prone to giving orders
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1D. Stuffed cornmeal cake
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2D. Under
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3D. Look-___ (doppelganger)
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4D. British museum
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5D. Not taxable, e.g.
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6D. Traditional wood for some piano keys
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7D. What dogs do to regulate body temperature
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8D. Bug bite symptom
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9D. Fastest land animal
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10D. Wi-Fi device
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11D. Roth ___ (nest egg option)
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12D. Purring pet
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13D. Pub offering
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21D. Cookie with a BTS variety
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22D. Created
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26D. Severe danger
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27D. Aesthetic with emo influences
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28D. Photoreceptors responsible for night vision
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29D. ''Tis a shame'
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30D. Copy editor's "Leave as-is"
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32D. Essence of a crossword constructor's style
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33D. "Oh, shucks!"
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35D. Ridge on a guitar neck
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36D. Commotion
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37D. Acquire
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38D. Sacred Egyptian bird
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42D. Snack cake similar to a Swiss roll
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43D. Amateur comic's event
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44D. Memorial bio
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45D. Star's groupies
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50D. Infection-fighting immune system component
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51D. Simply be
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52D. Parents' sisters
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53D. Social equals
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54D. Writing assignment
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56D. A rising ___ lifts all boats
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57D. Paradise
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58D. Stitch's pal
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59D. Pen tip
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60D. Commotion
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61D. Cut the grass
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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