Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/3/26. 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. Billions actor Giamatti
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5A. Big brass instrument
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9A. School fundraising grps.
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13A. Debussy's "Clair de ___"
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14A. Bicep exercises
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15A. Great Lake closest to the equator
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16A. __ Minor: constellation
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17A. Extremely kind person
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18A. "Is This Thing On?" actress Laura
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19A. "Looks practically untouched now!"
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21A. Parts of rotary phones
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22A. Offline, for short
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23A. "Barbie" actress Issa
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24A. Sydneysider or Melburnian
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25A. Zenith's opposite
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27A. Romantic thing to "drop"
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30A. College to Brits
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31A. Down in the dumps
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33A. Fury
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34A. Metal deposit
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35A. "Yes," "No" or "Maybe," e.g.
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39A. "No more seats" letters
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40A. __-slapper (funny joke)
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41A. "___ make myself clear?"
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42A. Gracefully flexible
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44A. Fourths of a gallon (Abbr.)
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46A. Takes five
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50A. "That's a bad hiding spot!"
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52A. Night before
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54A. Dance like Juanita Pitts
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55A. Italian city where tourists pose like they're pushing a tower
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56A. Ish
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59A. Symbol on Vietnam's flag
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60A. Opera solos
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61A. Follow, like advice
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62A. Ballpark officials
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63A. Pasta often served alla vodka
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64A. Queen of the Olympians
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65A. Nickname for Jose
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66A. Mid-March, for Caesar
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67A. Teensy
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1D. Software add-on
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2D. ___ borealis
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3D. Like goods still on the shelf
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4D. Main role
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5D. ___ vision (state of intense fixation)
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6D. It's hard to resist
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7D. Huffed and puffed
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8D. Communication system in "CODA"
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9D. Manis' counterparts
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10D. Loot in a chest
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11D. Large commercial plane
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12D. Martial arts teacher
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14D. House, in Spanish
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20D. Button that might be used for scrolling
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21D. "Sub" alternative, when watching anime
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24D. Formally revise
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26D. ___-de-France (where Paris is)
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28D. Bathroom fixture
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29D. Pop singer Rita
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32D. Triumphed
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34D. Kid’s “boo-boo
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35D. "Am I the only one who feels that way?"
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36D. Program for reminders or apologies
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37D. Needed
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38D. Sensitive spots
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39D. Accidentally blurts out a secret, say
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43D. Long black vehicle
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45D. Four-door cars
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47D. Drive way?
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48D. Spuds
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49D. Outing for self-restoration
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51D. Zebra giraffe, by another name
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53D. Bouquet holder
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57D. On cloud ___
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58D. "Whoa, hey there!"
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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