Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 14, 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 14, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/14/25. 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. "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little ___"
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5A. Piece of paperwork
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9A. Previous periods
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14A. "That looks bad"
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15A. Hawaiian shindig
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16A. Skip ___ (streaming button)
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17A. Michelangelo's weapons
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19A. Christmas movie starring Cate Blanchett
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20A. "Oh, for goodness' ___!"
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21A. Obey
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23A. After the deadline
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24A. Put money in the pot
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26A. 'Samesies!'
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28A. Org. whose stars were featured in "Happy Gilmore 2"
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30A. Month for Sukkot, in '25
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33A. Cute laugh
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36A. Strategize
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37A. Units of weight for brisket
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39A. Part of a stable diet
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40A. "Find someone else to blame!"
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43A. Tiny bit
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44A. Peanut butter-filled Girl Scout cookie
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45A. Atlas contents
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46A. “Enough of that!”
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48A. According to
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49A. Donkey
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50A. Dressing that can be used as dip for pizza
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52A. Ready to go
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54A. Sore
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56A. Quiet!
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59A. Take a nap
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62A. Playful touches on the nose
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64A. Protective gear for a soccer player
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67A. Red garment in "The Handmaid's Tale"
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68A. African rainforest nut
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69A. Regrets deeply
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70A. "It pains me to say this . . ."
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71A. Restaurant review app
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72A. Whole heap of
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1D. Judah Maccabee, to Mattathias
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2D. Therefore
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3D. "The Afterparty" actress Konkle
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4D. Guitar Hero alternative
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5D. Annual trivalent vaccine target
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6D. That hurt!
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7D. Tool in a zen garden
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8D. Artists' inspirations
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9D. Photograph for short
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10D. Not digital
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11D. Grades needed for a 4.0 GPA
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12D. Gait slower than a canter
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13D. Bottom of a sneaker
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18D. Laugh syllable
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22D. Flapped entrances for some pets
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25D. God-tier
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27D. Save icon image
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28D. Skirt fold
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29D. Part of town that may have rainbow crosswalks
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31D. Camping beds
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32D. Flower associated with the Netherlands
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34D. Light accents?
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35D. __ on the prize
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36D. Some grad degrees
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38D. Lymph ___ (immune system organ)
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41D. God father?
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42D. "Stand back and watch a pro"
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47D. Venmo alternative
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51D. Common sled dog
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53D. Unit of energy found in "energy"
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54D. Basics, briefly
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55D. Brown soda
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57D. Sneaker or stiletto
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58D. Spot for sledding
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60D. "Better Call __"
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61D. Olive plant
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63D. Chicago WNBA squad
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65D. Snooze on the couch
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66D. Store with discounted sneakers and stilettos
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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