Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 29, 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 29, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/29/26. 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. Little rapscallions
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5A. Plunged
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10A. Object in your inventory, in video games
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14A. Broad valley
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15A. Wrap for an ankle sprain
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17A. Erupt like a volcano
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18A. DC Comics minifig voiced by Will Arnett
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19A. Apple pie ___ mode
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20A. Sticky
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21A. Minute ___ lemonade
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22A. "Absolutely!"
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23A. Mesmerized
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24A. Stand in tree pose?
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25A. Glitchy versions, often
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27A. Desertlike
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29A. 43-Down, in English
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32A. Wore
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33A. Portmanteau brunch cocktail
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35A. Nut in a squirrel's stash
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36A. Not new
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37A. __-daisy!
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38A. Sweetheart
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40A. Targets of facials
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41A. Queen of the hill?
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42A. Muscle worked on tippy-toes
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43A. Shopping frenzy
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44A. "___ now brown cow"
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45A. Acoustic Soul singer India.__
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47A. Show with a Five-Timers Club
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49A. Become hazy
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51A. "Deep" or "air" follower
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52A. "Hamilton" actress Phillipa
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53A. Creepy R.L. Stine series for kids
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55A. Common fourth-down play
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56A. Chitchat
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57A. Connect over a Discord video call
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58A. Photography and painting, for two
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59A. Like gloomy skies
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60A. ___ cotta
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61A. Sporty sandal brand
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1D. 'In my opinion . . .'
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2D. Brunch strip that's savory and sweet
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3D. "I'd rather you not"
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4D. Reattach a button, say
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5D. Texas city home to the world's first convenience store
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6D. Freeze over
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7D. One who uses seed money for onions, tomatoes, carrots, etc.
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8D. Guy with an online emo vibe
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9D. Dance move that's illegal in Saudi Arabia
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10D. It might display the name of a boxer
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11D. Reality TV star Roman
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12D. Fiddlesticks!
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13D. 'It's Raining ___'
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16D. Casually mentioned having a celebrity friend
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20D. Lifestyle trend that embraces comforting styles and hobbies
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24D. Spin a yarn
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26D. Ripped apart
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28D. Jupiter's Great ___ Spot
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29D. "Totally up to you!"
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30D. Infomercial phrase
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31D. Takes care of the bill
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32D. LOL
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34D. Secure to a dock
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36D. Olive or avocado, e.g.
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39D. Furry foot
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43D. 29-Across, in Spanish
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44D. Common sled dog
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46D. Less green, often
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48D. Tons of, casually
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49D. Wild hog
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50D. Bunny who made her cartoon debut in "Space Jam"
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51D. Be steaming mad
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53D. "ttyl"
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54D. Wager
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55D. Comforting touch
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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