Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 11, 2025 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, December 11, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/11/25. 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. Skewered appetizer often served with peanut sauce
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6A. Explorers, e.g.
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10A. Challenging
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14A. Instrument in the "A Real Pain" soundtrack
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15A. Get ready
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16A. Indian buffet potatoes
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17A. Channel for a Mizzou volleyball game
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18A. Superpowers
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20A. Breakfast pastry with a creamy filling
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22A. Glum
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23A. Bird that may chatter or scold
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24A. "The Princess Diaries" headpieces
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28A. Afternoon drink
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29A. Density times volume
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31A. Reddit Q&A
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32A. Luau greeting
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35A. "Lady Marmalade" artist aptly hidden in "Grammy Award"
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36A. Wading bird
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37A. Midwestern casserole topped with crispy potatoes
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41A. Test
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42A. "Well, whad'ya know . . ."
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43A. Temporary states of mind
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44A. Images like "Distracted boyfriend"
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46A. Add-on costs
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47A. Carne ___ (taqueria option)
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49A. Makes
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51A. Kit ___ bar
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54A. Chef Remy in "Ratatouille," e.g.
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55A. Chewy candy that's usually red
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58A. Diagram with arrows
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60A. Liquid measure
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61A. Three minus two
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62A. Cookie with a blueberry pie flavor
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63A. "Return of the Jedi" moon
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64A. Nothing but ___
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65A. Venomous vipers
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66A. Word that can follow "ice" or "roller"
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1D. Blueprint deets
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2D. "9-1-1" star Hinds
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3D. Recorded "Wheel" on the VCR, say
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4D. "Mad About You" actress Ramsay
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5D. "Promise me!"
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6D. Digging tool
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7D. Creepy bit of folklore
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8D. Mine find
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9D. Leaves suddenly
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10D. Type of yoga
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11D. Tony winner Stroker
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12D. Eggs on sushi
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13D. "Por que no los ___?"
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19D. Ancient Egyptian goddess
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21D. Phase of life
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25D. Extremely fanatical
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26D. Not quite right
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27D. Bachelorette-party accessory
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28D. Like this crossword
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30D. Apt rhyme for "spa"
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32D. Enjoyed some sushi
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33D. Not strict
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34D. Instrument shaped like an eighth note
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35D. Headwear seen at Epcot
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36D. Wedding promises
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38D. "___ Naked Gun" (2025 comedy)
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39D. Warning signs
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40D. Footwear with "fingers"
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45D. Gender expression label
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46D. Corn chips in some walking tacos
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47D. "Dog treat, now!"
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48D. Place to get a trim
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50D. Pro spot seller
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51D. 'Sorta?'
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52D. Wide tie
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53D. "Look where I'm pointing!"
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56D. "Stop, horse!"
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57D. Locker room odor
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59D. Like someone fresh out of the pool
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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