Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 26, 2025 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 26, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/26/25. 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. Takes initiative
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5A. Undergarments that might have cups
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9A. Goddesses of destiny
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14A. Solo in an oratorio
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15A. Caramel-filled candy
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16A. Not yet eliminated
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17A. Dessert station with ice cream and toppings
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19A. Desire badly?
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20A. Texas city home to the Wings and Mavericks
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21A. Belly ___ (navels)
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23A. Hairy Tibetan animal
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24A. Sense of self
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25A. Tea, in Mandarin Chinese
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28A. Like a musical with no spoken dialogue
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35A. Young boys
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37A. Chum
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38A. Retail therapy trip
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39A. Right-hand person?
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40A. Part of a Brooklyn brownstone
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43A. "This workweek SUCKED!"
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44A. Slalom competitor
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46A. '___, this is a Wendy's'
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47A. Religious subgroup
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48A. Member of Islam's largest 47-Across
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52A. Nondairy ingredient in some baby formula
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53A. Not available
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54A. Mealybugs' food
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56A. Pizza order with lots of traditional toppings
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60A. Watches on Hulu
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64A. Mosaic decoration
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65A. 2020 women's individual all-around gymnastics champion
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67A. Brother's daughter
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68A. ___ Antonio Spurs
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69A. Minecraft mineral
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70A. Doesn't go
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71A. Birthday number
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72A. "What the ___, bro?"
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1D. Batteries in some flashlights
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2D. Icky gunk
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3D. Rock goddess Turner
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4D. 'Sorry to say . . .'
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5D. Splits that might be messy or amicable
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6D. Steals from
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7D. Chicken __ king
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8D. Dairy-free frozen treat
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9D. Things to consider
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10D. Oodles
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11D. DVR brand
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12D. "__ I knew that!"
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13D. Parts of workouts
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18D. 'Sorry to say . . .'
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22D. 'Gross!'
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25D. It can be skipped or cut
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26D. Three-line poem
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27D. Pinkberry choice
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29D. ___ King Cole
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30D. Like shiny photos and lip products
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31D. Makes a selection
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32D. "Primal" impulses
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33D. Company with a gecko mascot
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34D. Very substantial
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36D. Noticed
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41D. Nourishing hair product
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42D. In perfect condition
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45D. High-fat steak cuts
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49D. Mother in the U.K.
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50D. Employs
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51D. Home of Olympus Mons
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55D. Princess who's the head of state of the Mushroom Kingdom
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56D. Moral no-nos
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57D. Curriculum section
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58D. Urgent request
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59D. NSFW, perhaps
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60D. Imperfection in a pair of tights
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61D. Plant with serrated leaves
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62D. Dining hall offering
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63D. Put on the market
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66D. Olympic team for 65-Across
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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