Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 17, 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 17, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/17/25. 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. Wednesday Addams' cousin
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4A. 'Fancy' singer McEntire
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8A. Religious belief
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13A. Spotted
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14A. Dohas country
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15A. "Super Graphic ___ Modern Girl" (Chappell Roan song)
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16A. Poke bowl tuna
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17A. Parent's brother
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18A. Soda bottle size
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19A. What's never free of charge
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20A. ___ out (barely got)
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21A. Totally crushed it
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22A. "My ___ apologies!"
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24A. Person in charge
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25A. Habit wearer
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26A. Swindle
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28A. Kit ___ bar
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31A. Underground lava
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33A. Shrek or Fiona
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34A. Prefix for "tope" or "pod"
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35A. Related to birds
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36A. “___ a date!”
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37A. Prenatal test for short
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39A. ___ and yang
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40A. Scruff of the neck
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42A. ___ Thee Stallion
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43A. Poetic tribute
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44A. Cause for some food recalls
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46A. Theater chain with a Nicole Kidman ad campaign
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47A. Founded: Abbr.
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48A. Places with line leaders
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52A. Artificial waterways
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55A. Powerful wind
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56A. Feathery accessory
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57A. Anxious feeling
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58A. Shinbone
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59A. Tattletale
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60A. Sega hedgehog
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61A. Harmonize
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62A. SNL alum Gasteyer
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63A. Banded gemstone
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64A. Have a chat
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65A. Nine-digit ID
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1D. To reiterate …
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2D. Largest alpine lake in North America
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3D. Like most commercial airplanes
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4D. Belt colors might signify these in some martial arts
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5D. ". . . and so on and so forth," for short
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6D. Like worn tires
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7D. “My hands ___ tied”
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8D. "Let's go as fast as possible!"
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9D. Pen name, for example
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10D. Teensy
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11D. Elm or oak
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12D. Difficult
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14D. Plant said to be named after an English monarch who loved fine needlework
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21D. Fly sky-high
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23D. Big cat
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24D. Pleads
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27D. Bellhop's workplace
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28D. Hooded snakes that primarily eat other snakes
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29D. Continent home to 28-Down
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30D. Kim Possible e.g.
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31D. Sriracha ___ (spicy, creamy condiment)
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32D. Passionate
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36D. Bygone Apple music device
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38D. Office reminder
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41D. There are five in "King Lear"
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45D. "The House of the Spirits" author Allende
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47D. Wipe out
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49D. Sound of touching champagne flutes
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50D. Financing options
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51D. Another name for Lucifer
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52D. ___ Amor (alternative villa in "Love Island")
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53D. Extremely eager
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54D. Singer Simone
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55D. ___ monster (large lizard)
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58D. Hashtag for an old pic
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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