Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 15, 2024 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 15, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/15/24. 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. ___ summer (trend associated with lime green)
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5A. Former Iranian ruler
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9A. Stat booster in volleyball or baseball
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12A. "You ___ Alone" (Mavis Staples album)
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14A. Cornflake Girl singer Amos
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15A. Noshed
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16A. She famously said, "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!"
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18A. Airport org
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19A. "Slumdog Millionaire" star Kapoor
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20A. ___ Antonio, Texas
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21A. Fills up
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23A. Fight off
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25A. Reggae relative
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27A. Bulls, in Spanish
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29A. Opposite of WNW
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30A. External
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32A. Accessory for beauty queens or Boy Scouts
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33A. Big day in American primary elections
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36A. Classic Halloween costume
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38A. Weak-___ (cowardly)
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39A. Chill (out)
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43A. #relatable
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44A. Life stage
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45A. "Isn't ___ Lovely" by Stevie Wonder
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48A. Flower supporters
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50A. What Ra, Sol, Helios and Huitzilopochtli personify
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51A. Chopper blade
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53A. Prenatal test, briefly
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55A. Spelling contest
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57A. "Nobody doesn't like __ Lee"
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58A. Historical period
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59A. North American expanse once home to over 30 Native tribes
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62A. Mississippi ___ pie
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63A. Close by
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64A. "Yes! Amen!"
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65A. 2025 minus 2024
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66A. Sphere
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67A. ___ bump (celebratory jump)
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1D. Follows a 2-Down for turkey, perhaps
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2D. Set of instructions for making a dish
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3D. Joint near a foot
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4D. Digit on a foot
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5D. Little rascal
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6D. Steamy
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7D. Free-throw trajectories
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8D. Part of a drum kit
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9D. "Drink" for critics
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10D. Phrase that might be replaced by the Crying Face emoji
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11D. Rooibos, e.g.
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12D. Conscious
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13D. Six-pt. football plays
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17D. Garbage
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22D. Throws
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24D. Pretty bad
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26D. "Zen: The ___ of Simple Living" by Shunmyo Masuno
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28D. Socially reserved
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31D. Until
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33D. Like some oaths
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34D. Hawaiian instruments, for short
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35D. Go in
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36D. Peace out
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37D. Like many Thanksgiving dinners
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39D. Not trans
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40D. FedEx rival
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41D. Tart pie filling that's actually a vegetable
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42D. Treasury secretary Yellen
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45D. Escalator alternative
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46D. Charlotte basketball player
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47D. Wipe clean
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49D. Communicate using ASL
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52D. Native Missourians
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54D. Black-and-white treat
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56D. Heroic tale
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58D. Moody music genre
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60D. Musician's asset
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61D. Well, ___-di-dah!
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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