Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 18, 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 18, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/18/25. 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. Like bosom buddies
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6A. Surrounded by
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10A. 'my b'
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14A. Secluded spot for kissing in the car
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16A. Arches National Park's state
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17A. Question concerned with privacy
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18A. Mosaic piece
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19A. Mark Twain or George Sand
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20A. Doesn't endorse
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22A. Put on
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23A. Artery's counterpart
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24A. Quenches
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27A. Accessory for a holiday costume party
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31A. Accessory that might say "Birthday Queen"
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32A. "___ a plan!"
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33A. Get defeated
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34A. Google app for organizing to-do lists
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35A. Get older
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36A. Not bold
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37A. Word in two of Hippocrates' four humors
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38A. Herbal spirit
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39A. ___ Sans (cartoonish font)
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40A. Four-sided tops with Hebrew letters
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42A. Brain sections
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43A. 35-Across for many fifth-graders
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44A. Untruth
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45A. In close to mint condition
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49A. February 29
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54A. __ rug
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55A. Virtual world since 2003
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57A. They can be cut or broken
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58A. Feedback
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59A. Shape of many balloons
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60A. Athletic award
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61A. Set of 27 on the Brazilian flag
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62A. Distort
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1D. Indicate that you're happy and you know it
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2D. Backstory
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3D. Hot box?
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4D. Like an embroidered quilt
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5D. Kindles and Nooks
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6D. Brand known for their hexagonal wrenches
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7D. Game in which new players are informed "The only rule you may be told is this one"
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8D. Think outside the box
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9D. Becomes less superficial
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10D. Vulnerable
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11D. "Made to move you" company
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12D. Adjective describing baby blue, but not navy blue
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13D. "___ Always a Woman" (Billy Joel song)
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15D. Triangular-shaped pastry
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21D. Cherry center
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24D. Step
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25D. Wedding walkway
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26D. "Don't work so hard!"
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27D. Autographs
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28D. "I'm the big ___, but I ain't the oldest, hmm" (Megan Thee Stallion lyric)
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29D. Sneaker brand
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30D. Fictional coach Lasso
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34D. Placeholder letters
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35D. Feel ill
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36D. Bummer
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38D. First book of the Bible
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39D. People tracked in a CRM system
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41D. Subgroup within a Cub Scout pack
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44D. Brownie ingredient, usually
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45D. Not punctual
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46D. Eye part that can be scanned
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47D. "___ the change"
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48D. Left
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50D. Snow-removing vehicle
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51D. Performer with a big personality
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52D. Some distance away
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53D. Foursquare competitor
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56D. Tax pro
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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