Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/23/26. 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. Total hotties
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6A. New mom in fawning season
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9A. Bit of eye cream
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12A. Units of sourdough
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14A. "Know ___ good spots?"
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15A. A long, long time ___ …
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16A. Worldly and refined
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17A. Nokcha or longjing
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19A. Home for piglets
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20A. Typical commuter car
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22A. Maid of honor's delivery
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23A. Reckless speed
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25A. Briny items in a relish tray
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27A. Kept under wraps
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28A. Satisfies fully
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29A. B-school degree
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32A. Ink stain
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34A. The Grinch's dog
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35A. One might have a bike lane
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37A. State with the Amana Colonies
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38A. Thus far
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40A. "Overcompensating" actor DiMarco
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41A. Large concert venues
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43A. Some undergrad degrees
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44A. Minor criticisms
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45A. Address to a superior officer
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46A. Laughs loudly
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48A. ___ Wong ("Resident Evil" spy)
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49A. Treat with a cherry on top
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50A. Purchase prices
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53A. Backpack full of supplies, maybe
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56A. Drop in on
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58A. Vietnamese for “festival”
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59A. "Fine, I give up"
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61A. Gymnastics legend Biles
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63A. "Why ___ we here?"
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64A. Viva __ Vegas
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65A. Like a voice after a long speech
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66A. Profs' colleagues
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67A. Tool swung at a tree trunk
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68A. Gave a moniker to
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1D. React shyly to praise, perhaps
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2D. Largest artery in the body
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3D. Party for an expecting parent
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4D. "Training Day" actress Mendes
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5D. Picked up on
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6D. *Well shoot
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7D. Number of lenses in a monocle
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8D. Checkup for vision
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9D. Numbers to be crunched
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10D. Seemingly forever
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11D. Vessel for gravy
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13D. Didn't I tell you?
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17D. Meme demonstrating absurdity posing as genius
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18D. Dissenting votes
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21D. Savory rice-and-lentil dishes
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24D. Saturn's largest moon
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26D. Reflective gear for road workers
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29D. Spike in news coverage
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30D. Totally exhausted
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31D. Devices with cash cassettes
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32D. Lack of objectivity
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33D. "Shark Tank" investor Greiner
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34D. Brick-laying pro
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36D. Total stranger
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39D. Makes less hard
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42D. Peppery salad green
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47D. Give counsel to
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48D. Film genre with stunt doubles
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49D. ___ Paulo Brazil
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51D. On edge
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52D. "Trusty" horse
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53D. Animal prone to butting
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54D. Seed-packed pod veggie
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55D. Free passes in playoffs
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57D. 'Sorta?'
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60D. Honeycomb material
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62D. Barnyard bleat
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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