Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/8/26. 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. Region
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5A. "Be right ___!"
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9A. Athletes best effort
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14A. Counterpart to a dog lover
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16A. Legal
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17A. Small digit
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18A. Builders of Machu Picchu
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19A. "___ Velita" (Bad Bunny song)
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20A. Sharpie or milepost, for example
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22A. Navy's counterpart
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23A. Me too
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24A. Existential weariness
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26A. 'Now!'
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29A. Place to collect shells
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31A. Rigid adherence to a tradition
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34A. Icy precipitation
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35A. Playing area that could devalue nearby properties due to unwanted noise
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40A. Enter
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41A. Beatles co-founder John
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42A. Greek letter hidden in epsilon
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44A. Ring-shaped cake type
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46A. Rapper with a hyphenated name
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47A. "I would be ___ if I didn't . . ."
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49A. ___ Sans (common font)
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52A. Not odd
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53A. Apple earbud
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55A. Bikini top
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58A. Put the ___ to the metal!
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60A. "Do you want me to keep listing examples?"
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62A. Venue for a big concert
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63A. Dense and crumbly breakfast treat
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64A. Exciting RSVP responses
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65A. More, in Spanish
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66A. Doctors for animals
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1D. Org. fighting for human rights
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2D. Unfortunate forecast for a beach day
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3D. "Tell Mama" singer James
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4D. Fitting
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5D. Chapati or naan
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6D. Houston baseball team
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7D. Milkshake flavor that might contain Oreos
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8D. Patella's joint
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9D. Actor Mahershala
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10D. Refreshing cocktail garnished with lime
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11D. Build up, like interest
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12D. City south of Fort Lauderdale
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13D. ___ witch (spiritual practitioner solicited via an online marketplace)
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15D. Red Muppet
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21D. List on eBay, say
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23D. Powerful volleyball shot
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25D. Siblings daughter
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26D. Google Play download
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27D. Actress Chase ___ Wonders
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28D. Greek mathematician who allegedly shouted "Eureka!"
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30D. ___ or nothing
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32D. Big hunks of material
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33D. Mythological woman with snakes for hair
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36D. Recycling container
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37D. Sch. in Chapel Hill
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38D. Fish eggs
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39D. Dynamite alternative
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42D. Give money up front
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43D. Harsh
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45D. Capital of Kansas
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48D. Senseless
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50D. Eco and sport, in some cars
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51D. "That was me"
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54D. LLC alternative
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55D. ___ broth
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56D. Defeat decisively
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57D. Common pantry infestation
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59D. ___ Vegas
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61D. End of some municipal URLs
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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