Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/28/26. 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. Season ticket holder, maybe
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4A. Org. where you could see a Fever-Dream matchup
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8A. Playful aquatic mammal
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13A. The A of IPA
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14A. Get well
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15A. Male honeybee
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16A. Unbaked batch in a mixing bowl
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19A. Glistened
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20A. Attempts again
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22A. Glee club section
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24A. "That's my bone!" sound
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25A. Pesky flying bug
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26A. Whisper sweet nothings
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27A. Hostess snack cakes
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30A. Worries
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31A. Overly theatrical thespians
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33A. "I'm the best cow ever!"
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34A. No amateur
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35A. Dining spot about which you might say "It's a total sty around here!"
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40A. Club on a diamond
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41A. Sai kok cuisine
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42A. One who converts feet into meter?
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44A. "I can't believe it!"
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47A. Patches up
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49A. ___ Four (The Beatles)
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50A. Notable periods
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51A. Small batteries
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52A. Bizarre
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54A. Activity at a winery
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56A. "___ and a miss!"
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58A. "Don't just say the first thing that comes to mind!"
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62A. The first one was sent in 1971
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63A. Lab order?
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64A. 2016 Olympics locale
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65A. Al ___
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66A. Mas that baa
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67A. Croque madame ingredient
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1D. Distant
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2D. Chicken __ king
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3D. "First I'm hearing of this"
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4D. Rushing sound
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5D. Gas in a diner sign
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6D. Make cupcakes, for example
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7D. Boxer Laila
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8D. More out-there
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9D. Home run hitter's pace, perhaps
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10D. Sightseers led by a guide, say
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11D. V-8, for one
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12D. Prepare, like leftovers
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17D. Fire Island actor Margaret
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18D. Makes a boo-boo
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21D. Ave. crossers
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22D. German exclamation hidden in "Didn't stand a chance"
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23D. ___ pose (resting cat's position)
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24D. Looks up, in a way
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28D. Exclude
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29D. Sugar substitute?
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30D. To and ___
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32D. Crab who sings "Under the Sea"
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34D. Give a nudge to
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36D. 1440 minutes
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37D. Light brown
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38D. "Who'd've thunk it?"
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39D. Listen to
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43D. "Watch this space for more info" (Abbr.)
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44D. Badminton divider
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45D. Delivered a speech
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46D. Phrase written on a dirty car
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47D. "The Gift of the ___," O. Henry story
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48D. Soft-serve patterns
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51D. Lower leg joint
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53D. 'Music for Airports' artist Brian
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55D. Still able to win
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56D. Worry
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57D. "I am having so much fun on Goofy's Sky School!"
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59D. Common article
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60D. Short-term job
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61D. Monopolize
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