Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 13, 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 13, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/13/25. 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. Like an exam with verbal questions and responses
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5A. Accessory that might be 100% pashmina
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10A. HIV prevention drug
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14A. Sitarist Shankar
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15A. Opposite of haram
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16A. ___ lamp
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17A. Video game collectible
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18A. Pleasant smell
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19A. Idyllic place
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20A. Tanzania region known for the Great Migration
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23A. Employee badges, e.g.
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24A. Rude person
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25A. Type of seed in tahini
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27A. Lock of hair
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29A. Mo. city
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32A. Grand __ National Park
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33A. Ungraceful person
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35A. "While ___ Were Sleeping" ('90s rom-com)
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37A. Group of cattle
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38A. Like a Swiss Army knife or storage bench
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41A. Nick in a manicure
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43A. Tale of ___ (sob story)
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44A. Red Wings' league
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45A. ___ blanche (free rein)
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47A. Deplete
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49A. Unpleasant smells
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53A. Leisurely walk
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55A. Bad thing to be stuck in
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57A. Vim
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58A. Image in the "ta-da" emoji
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62A. Drive-___ window
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63A. Highlighter colors
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64A. Stood up
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65A. Red veggie in vinegret
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66A. Do a jig
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67A. 'That makes sense'
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68A. Tosses in
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69A. Icy precipitation
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70A. Sloppy debacle
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1D. "But how can you be sure?"
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2D. Like a film unsuitable for people under 17
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3D. Strongly opposed
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4D. Green citrus fruit often squeezed over tacos
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5D. Layered hairstyles
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6D. Stroke
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7D. All the time
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8D. "The Amateur" actor Malek
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9D. Tent openings
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10D. Receptionist's line before Muzak starts
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11D. Emits
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12D. "That's still not quite enough"
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13D. Gold miner's tool
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21D. Like someone's voice when they have a cold, often
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22D. Permit
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26D. "It's the ___ of an era!"
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28D. Including everything
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30D. Planning-oriented personality
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31D. Cindy ___ Who
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34D. Post-victory initialism
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36D. It keeps coffee hot
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38D. Reflected
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39D. Apple TV Remote platform
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40D. Polaroid output
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41D. Loops in on an email
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42D. Devised, like a plan
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46D. Any one of Santa's helpers
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48D. Eric, in "The Little Mermaid"
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50D. Object to
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51D. Brand of peanut butter cups
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52D. Retail therapy sessions
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54D. Loans out
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56D. Unexpected loss
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59D. Blue-green hue
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60D. "Please leave a message after the ___"
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61D. Overly proper
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62D. Acronym on an unfinished schedule
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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