Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 24, 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 24, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/24/26. 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. ___ pet (1970s fad)
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5A. Tropical tree
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9A. Best Casting, for one
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14A. Provide free of charge
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15A. Bhutan's continent
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16A. Chicago hub
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17A. Wham-O toy with some serious bounce
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19A. Peeled
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20A. Sources of precious metals
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21A. Kenai Fjords National Park state
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23A. Floating aimlessly
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25A. Camp bed
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26A. 12/24 and 12/31
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29A. Lady Marmalade singer LaBelle
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30A. "___: The Art of Creative Knotting"
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32A. Sticky substance
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33A. Sparkly headpiece
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35A. This instant
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36A. School safety exercise
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39A. Ziploc product
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42A. Searches for
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43A. Insurance company named for a volcano
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47A. '90s Nickelodeon show with Kenan Thompson
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49A. ___ Gras
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50A. Sounds good to me!
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51A. WNBA's Sky, on scoreboards
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53A. Automatic alternative
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54A. Ready for takeoff or landing
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56A. Nickname for a longtime Yankee
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57A. Polite refusal
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59A. Burning the midnight oil
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63A. Vote into office
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64A. I solved it!
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65A. Condescending Wonka, e.g.
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66A. To-do list items
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67A. Negroni liquor
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68A. "NBA Countdown" network
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1D. Includes on an email chain
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2D. Astros, on scoreboards
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3D. Potato chips, for Art Vandelay
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4D. Drink before dinner
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5D. "Blue Ribbon" brewer
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6D. Happy __ clam
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7D. Pale purple flower
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8D. Seasonal Nabisco cookies featuring graham cracker and chocolate
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9D. "That was clumsy of me!"
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10D. Salt dispenser
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11D. Group of travelers
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12D. 'What ___ you up to?'
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13D. Shiraz, e.g.
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18D. Put a fresh surface on
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22D. Pong maker
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23D. World Party Day mo.
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24D. "Lost" star Daniel ___ Kim
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27D. Angsty music genre
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28D. Work with a Singer
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31D. Fried Squid Dish
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33D. Sprouts canines
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34D. "Not sure," for short
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37D. Show emotion, say
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38D. Bill Withers song with the lyric "I'm right up the road / I'll share your load"
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39D. Chesapeake, e.g.
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40D. Part of IPA
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41D. Part of a Meg Griffin costume
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44D. Plods
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45D. Confidentiality doc
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46D. Homophone of 40-Down
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48D. Sudden feeling that kills romantic attraction
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52D. Item on a dog's collar
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53D. Like Tulum
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55D. Theater and painting, for two
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57D. After expenses
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58D. '___, como vai?'
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60D. Sushi tuna
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61D. Diamond expert?
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62D. Pig holder
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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