Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 6, 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 6, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/6/26. 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. Blueprint detail for short
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5A. Contingencies
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8A. Not these
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13A. Sacred Pueblo space
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14A. Bellows in the barnyard
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16A. Devour
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17A. Law & Order: SVU actor
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18A. "But this makes no sense?!"
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20A. "Just forget it!"
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22A. It's kind of a thorny subject
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23A. “Cool story, ___”
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24A. ___ on (relied upon)
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26A. Quickly look for matches?
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29A. Either of a kid's parents?
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32A. Jot down
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33A. Island, in French
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34A. Person to split the bill with
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36A. Granola grain
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37A. Bright, like an atrium
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39A. "This bout is over!" (Abbr.)
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40A. Animal that's spotted in the wild
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42A. 'Game, ___, match'
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43A. "I'm right here, you know" sound
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44A. Hurled
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45A. "You weren't here first!"
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47A. Really lay into
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49A. Bonus game periods, for short
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50A. "Yeah, right"
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53A. "Nope, don't care"
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57A. "You had your chance!"
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59A. Sprint
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60A. Stop on the road
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61A. Person with South Asian roots
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62A. School on the Thames
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63A. One of six in Australia
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64A. Itty-bitty
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65A. Fender ding
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1D. Losing streak, in baseball
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2D. ___ de gallo
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3D. "I like that suggestion more!"
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4D. Where kitties can climb
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5D. "The way I see it," for short
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6D. Sport with Lions and Bears (but no Tigers)
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7D. "Can I get some news I haven't already heard?"
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8D. Number of seasons of “Friends”
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9D. Jobs for stylists
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10D. "Lord of the Rings" actor Miranda
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11D. Long lunches?
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12D. Fencing blade
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15D. Public hubbub
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19D. "Raiders of the Lost ___"
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21D. Physique, for short
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25D. Showbiz acronym
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26D. Part of a doggo to boop, cutesily
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27D. Verb in an eggs Benedict recipe
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28D. Paleo or keto, e.g.
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30D. The way things are going
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31D. Not available
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34D. ___ Field (the Mets' stadium)
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35D. Museo della Forma Urbis city
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37D. Flabbergasts
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38D. Unleash
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41D. Circular in a square, maybe?
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43D. Changed
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45D. Played some Hades, perhaps
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46D. Penultimate month (Abbr.)
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48D. Take a load off
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50D. Bread boxes?
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51D. Coat that Santa might wear?
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52D. Tiny amount
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54D. That hurt!
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55D. Symbol on a computer screen
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56D. Campers’ shelter
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58D. Beer variety
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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