Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 31, 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 31, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/31/26. 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. Mario Kart character with a mushroomlike head
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5A. ___ Evolution (powerful Pokemon form)
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9A. Scorches
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14A. Just chillin'
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15A. Leap for Alysa Liu
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16A. Measurement of gold purity
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17A. Easy to understand
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20A. Payment to the IRS
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21A. Other, in Spanish
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22A. Gotcha
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23A. "Let me fix myself up before guests arrive"
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26A. Good ones are considered polite
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28A. Very serious
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29A. ___ Coladice (board game)
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30A. "Fine by me"
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31A. Like Druidry and Wicca
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33A. Video segments
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38A. Particle physics concept
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40A. Prefix for "present" and "vore"
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43A. She liked a bad apple
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44A. Like a bad apple
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45A. Weaving devices
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47A. Fashion designer Saab
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49A. Alcohol made from rice
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50A. Silent ___ (parties with headphone-wearing dancers)
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52A. ___ car smell
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54A. Forest or coral reef
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57A. Hajj religion
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62A. Where you might keep snowboards and winter coats in July
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65A. Vulgar
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66A. DEA investigator
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67A. Elide
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68A. Mama in the Mamas & the Papas
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69A. Machines in casinos
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70A. Aesthetic with black clothing
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1D. Quite so
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2D. Poem of celebration
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3D. Lacking follow-through
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4D. Slander
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5D. At most
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6D. Convention center gatherings
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7D. Hanukkah coins
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8D. Causing worry
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9D. Precursor to reggae
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10D. Make dinner at home
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11D. Came to light
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12D. Less common
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13D. They're real eye sores
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18D. Off the hook
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19D. Bread often served with saag paneer
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23D. “The Pitt” actress Briones
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24D. "Greetings, fellow cow"
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25D. Drum set essential
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27D. Cheese-topped chip
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29D. Comic Con event
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32D. "___ it your best shot!"
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34D. "I say we go for it!"
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35D. Crumb
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36D. Class that might have circle time
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37D. Auld Lang __
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38D. Smartphone inserts
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39D. It may grow up and branch out?
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40D. Antiquated
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41D. "You're accusing me?!"
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42D. Absentees
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46D. Japanese noodle often served cold
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48D. Whole
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51D. Omens
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53D. Successor to the GameCube
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55D. Color in peacock feathers
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56D. Hairstyle for Angela Davis
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58D. Toil
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59D. Luxurious prom rental
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60D. Butting heads
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61D. "We only use 10% of our brains," e.g.
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62D. Utah's capital (Abbr.)
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63D. Coffee alternative that's actually more likely to stain teeth
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64D. Trig ratio
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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