Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 4, 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 4, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/4/26. 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. Symptom of a repetitive strain injury
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5A. "This is my ___!" ("Shrek" line)
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10A. Parm-by-the-pound place
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14A. Croat, e.g.
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15A. Nest that can literally weigh a ton
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16A. X or Y, on a graph
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17A. Actress Winslet
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18A. Second-generation boxer Ali
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19A. Lab worker, for short
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20A. Old-school payment with a routing number
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23A. Wok for one
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24A. Cathartic music genre
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25A. Attempt again
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28A. Enthusiast
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31A. "We should do this more ___"
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35A. 'Garfield' dog
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36A. Paltry amounts
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38A. Liver fluid
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39A. Behinds
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40A. Song's wind-down
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41A. Result of research, maybe
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42A. "Downtown" singer
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45A. Lions' heads of hair
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46A. Aquatic furball
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48A. Bitmap image editor whose name is an apt anagram of "paint"
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49A. Flung
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51A. "___ in trouble?"
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52A. Mamma ___!
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55A. Tuna type that's often seared
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57A. Lamb's sound
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58A. One might sell stamps
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62A. This, in Spanish
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63A. Alabama city in civil rights history
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64A. Macaroni art need
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65A. Scratchy-throated voice
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66A. Hooting baby bird
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67A. Swiss range
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1D. Seek a "yes" or "no," say
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2D. Keep the beat with your hands
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3D. Despise
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4D. Always around
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5D. Workplace for a manicurist
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6D. Transition away from breast milk, say
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7D. Moment to shine for Lise Davidsen
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8D. Rumor ___
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9D. 'Toodles!'
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10D. Driver's license stat
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11D. HQ heavyweight
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12D. Smooch from a pooch
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13D. "Mostly"
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21D. "Whatever you ___"
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22D. Medical insurance group (Abbr.)
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25D. Take from
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26D. End of Yale's URL
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27D. Percussion players who might use felt mallets
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28D. Like a terrible stench
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29D. Flour used to make roti
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30D. Tattletale
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32D. "___ and the Lost Treasure" (movie in the "Disney Fairies" franchise)
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33D. Any one of Santa's helpers
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34D. New start?
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36D. "The money's coming" notes
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37D. Alone
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43D. Spanish for I love you
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44D. Room that might be dusty
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45D. Brunch cocktail
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47D. Stand on hind legs
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48D. Origami necessity
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50D. Concludes a nap
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53D. "Should that happen …"
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54D. Not plenty
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55D. Cartoon TNT vendor
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56D. What cayenne peppers add to food
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59D. Keep the beat with your feet
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60D. Malady-stricken
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61D. Airport served by MTA buses
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.
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