Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 27, 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 27, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/27/26. 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. Forensic TV drama
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4A. Grip
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9A. Beta follower
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14A. Babe
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15A. Dried poblano
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16A. It's made up of chapters
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17A. Surgery sites: Abbr.
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18A. Relay item
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19A. Fancy tie alternative
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20A. Dance for high school seniors
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22A. Apt name for a botanist
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23A. Sleeveless garments
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24A. Situation in which two people trade duties
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28A. Rad
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29A. Android alternative
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30A. Word before "Clash" or "Cure"
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33A. Kind of card for a phone
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34A. K-i-s-s-i-n-g outdoors, e.g.
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35A. It's around a foot!
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36A. London venue named after Queen Victoria's husband
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41A. YouTube diary, perhaps
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42A. Animal that says 'hee haw'
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43A. Pricing figures
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44A. Like a rush delivery
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47A. "Shrinking" actor Harrison
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48A. Netflix show that has Natasha Lyonne's character in a time loop
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53A. Person who sleeps in the starfish position
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57A. March on Washington figure (Abbr.)
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58A. Marine mammal
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59A. Visitor from outer space
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60A. Undercover spies
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62A. Place to get a HydraFacial
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63A. Point fingers at
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64A. Path around the sun
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65A. Suffix for "skeptic" or "cynic"
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66A. Squeals
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67A. Like a stage-five clinger
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68A. Piping-hot goss
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1D. Actress Priyanka
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2D. Sadness
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3D. Removable boot part
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4D. Yak
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5D. Genetic messenger
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6D. Not idle
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7D. Push
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8D. Trots for tots
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9D. Tropical fruits
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10D. Photographer Adams
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11D. Lapel attachments
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12D. Not worth discussing
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13D. ___ on a log
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21D. One might be found in a bottle
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25D. Stir up
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26D. "Bugonia" star Stone
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27D. Fly high
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30D. Enough already!
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31D. Problem for an inflatable mattress
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32D. Snakelike fish
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34D. Masterpiece network
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35D. Broken bits of pottery
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36D. Parts of hookup culture?
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37D. 'Hello,' in Portuguese
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38D. ___ Kippur
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39D. "Betcha can't eat just one" brand
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40D. Movie universe with a Game Grid
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45D. They serve the queen
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46D. Mo. with International Clown Week
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47D. One might be confiscated by a bouncer
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49D. Fireside treat
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50D. "___ the judge of that"
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51D. Error in judgment
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52D. Alpaca cousin
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53D. Person with a crib sheet?
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54D. "Margo's Got Money Troubles" actress Fanning
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55D. Watch part
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56D. Eco-friendly fiber
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60D. Nickname for Ross' sister on "Friends"
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61D. Pigpen
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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