Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 25, 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 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/25/26. 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. Teary-eyed
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6A. Energy of a person or place
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10A. High-pile rug type
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14A. Sound sometimes followed by "Gesundheit"
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15A. Utopia
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16A. Spanish greeting
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17A. Charcuterie options
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18A. Expensive bar
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19A. __ have to do
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20A. Easter basket treat
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23A. In the past
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24A. It comes with a charge
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25A. Wonderment
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26A. JFK alternative
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27A. Fisheye ___ (camera attachment with a bubblelike effect)
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29A. Muhammara or baba ghanoush
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31A. Painter's prop
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33A. Serve as chairperson
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37A. Tech that helps you not get lost
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38A. Trattoria menu staple
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40A. Like some curry
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42A. ___ cold brew
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43A. Goose sound
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44A. Macro or micro subj.
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46A. Boo-boos
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50A. Fluffy female on a farm
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51A. ___ bun (Chinese snack)
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52A. "Sex and the City" actress Cattrall
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54A. Word before a maiden name
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55A. Teen drama starring Kristen Bell
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58A. Fun crime flick
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61A. Low-carb diet
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62A. Where most of Russia is located
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63A. Solo
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64A. Sign me up!
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65A. Appear to be
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66A. Change the wall color, say
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67A. Ages
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68A. Farm area unit
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1D. The blue whale is the largest one
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2D. Cold period that was dominated by megafauna
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3D. Singer Jones who fronted the Dap-Kings
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4D. Toys for ___ (charity drive)
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5D. Dinosaur introduced in "Super Mario World"
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6D. Lifestyle that eschews animal products
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7D. Celebrated figure
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8D. "The Last of Us" actor Ramsey
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9D. Provide with a grant
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10D. Freighter, for example
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11D. Resort amenity that may offer massages
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12D. Claims
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13D. Rhyming friend
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21D. Fashion industry worker
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22D. Teeny-tiny
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28D. Bit of dust
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30D. Instrument that's hard to move
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32D. Radiating joy
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34D. Beam of light
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35D. Savor the moment
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36D. Superlative suffix
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38D. Climbing plant
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39D. Scent
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40D. Female pronoun
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41D. Comic strip syllable
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44D. Body part that rhymes with "hear"
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45D. Bake sale treat
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47D. "Just a moment"
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48D. More likely to creep you out
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49D. Type of bagel covered in white seeds
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51D. Hat recently sported by John Travolta at Cannes
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53D. Worshipped celebrities
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55D. ___ diagram
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56D. Fish who got lost in a 2003 Pixar film
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57D. Tortilla dough
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58D. Upper limit
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59D. In the style of
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60D. Polynesian paste
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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