Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 18, 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 18, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/18/24. 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. Tantrums
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5A. Champagne flute part
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9A. High-and-outside pitch, say
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13A. K-pop star, e.g.
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14A. Optimist's feeling
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15A. Granter of wishes
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16A. Predetermined future
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17A. 'Wheat Capital' of Oklahoma
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18A. Blue Cross Blue Shield competitor
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19A. Bestselling John Grisham legal thriller
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22A. Backpacker's cheap lodging
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23A. Untidy types
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24A. Bathroom, to a Brit
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26A. ___ Lanka
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27A. Firm up, like Jell-O
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30A. Train like Claressa Shields
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34A. FedEx rival
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36A. Wear down
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38A. NYC landmark with a footpath to Brooklyn
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42A. 'High five!'
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43A. Extremely small
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44A. Calendar divisions
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45A. Hydrogen or helium
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46A. Muscles toned by crunches
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49A. Black widow's creation
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51A. Says "hello" to
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53A. Sydney ___ House
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58A. Smoky, meatless breakfast strip
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62A. Doing nothing
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63A. Speed measured in beats per minute
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64A. Stand the test of time
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65A. Prominent Daffy Duck feature
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66A. Bumbling
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67A. Lake fed by the Detroit River
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68A. Comes to completion
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69A. Concisely worded
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70A. Poetic tributes
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1D. Liquor bottle size
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2D. The Gem State
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3D. Carries
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4D. Took a snooze
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5D. Cough up the big bucks
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6D. Beloved novelist Morrison
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7D. Grand stories
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8D. Olympic awards
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9D. Samuel Adams and Stella Artois
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10D. Prefix for "body" or "hero"
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11D. "Fold here" mark
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12D. Canadian flag symbol
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15D. More chatty
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20D. Fish in unagi rolls
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21D. Neither's partner
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25D. Choose
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27D. ___ jerk (old-timey drink server)
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28D. Intentionally provocative
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29D. Some band merch
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30D. Conceited
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31D. '___ Was a Rollin' Stone'
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32D. Picnic pests
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33D. Frat row letter that's a homophone of "row"
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35D. Lumber mill tool
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37D. Get ___ of (toss)
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39D. No longer together
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40D. Sources for getting the daily scoop, on smartphones
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41D. Spelling competition
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47D. "Get lost!"
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48D. Peaceful
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50D. Short haircut
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51D. Stereotypical techie types
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52D. Hot tub countdown device
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54D. Diet that avoids processed foods
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55D. Online birthday greeting
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56D. “Pineapple Express” actress Perez
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57D. Poker entry fees
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58D. General feel
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59D. “Paradise Lost” setting
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60D. Pleased as punch
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61D. A, B, C, D, E, F or G
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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