Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 16, 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 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/16/25. 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. Hoppy craft beers
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5A. Cinderella's little helpers
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9A. Like honey straight from the hive
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12A. Extend a membership, say
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13A. Succulent that dies after blooming
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15A. Herb with gray-green leaves
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16A. Teeny bit
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17A. Prefix for "com" or "net"
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18A. Totally nailed
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19A. Layered dessert with cake, cream and fruit
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22A. Tree on North Dakota's state seal
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23A. Governor’s override
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24A. Puts into office
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27A. Smell or taste
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29A. Organ with a lid
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31A. Nebraska city west of Council Bluffs
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32A. Buffet table dispenser
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34A. Attorney's expertise
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36A. Color of gochutgaru
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37A. Concrete tasks to get done
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41A. "Go no further!"
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43A. Toothpaste topper
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44A. Distinct stretch of time
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45A. Opposed to
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46A. Messes up
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48A. Docs that might be e-signed
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51A. Brownstone sitting areas
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53A. Sci-fi transport
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55A. ___ Speedwagon
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57A. "I hate to quibble, but . . ."
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61A. Classic sagas in poetry
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64A. Casino calculations
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65A. Brainchild of a thinker
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66A. Fish with a brook variety
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67A. Bearded barnyard animal
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68A. Noblewoman's title
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69A. Insurgent takeovers
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70A. Greek god of war
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71A. Strong drain cleaners
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1D. Colored eye parts
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2D. The "P" in PETA
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3D. Common harvest season
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4D. Flood with emails
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5D. State known for lobster rolls
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6D. Set on fire
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7D. Plaything in a meowbox
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8D. At any point
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9D. Vehicles that make pit stops
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10D. 90, for a new nonagenarian
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11D. Get hitched
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14D. Great Lake linked to the Welland Canal
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15D. Oregon State Fair city
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20D. In-your-face
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21D. Earthenware container for blooms
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25D. Off ___ charts
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26D. Feeling gloomy
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28D. Part of an octopus tentacle
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30D. Actor Goree
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33D. Most pleasant
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35D. Dug into some pierogi, say
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37D. Vocal range below soprano
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38D. Crew team blade
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39D. "Planet Money" network
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40D. Irate
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41D. "She ___ a point"
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42D. Hill-building insect
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47D. Ice cream dessert
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49D. End of the workweek, for some
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50D. Formally withdraw
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52D. Uploads to social media
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54D. They might be pumped after wins
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56D. Signs off on
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58D. Ancient Roman garment
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59D. Horrible smell
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60D. Softgel or tablet
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61D. "I could go on"
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62D. No amateur
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63D. Promise-to-pay note
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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