Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 20, 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 20, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/20/25. 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. Offers that seem too good to be true, probably
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6A. Small recipe amount (Abbr.)
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9A. Choose
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12A. Well-mannered
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14A. Embroidery aid
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16A. Irritate
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17A. Gotten out of bed
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18A. Guileless
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20A. Entrances to some hotels
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22A. U-turn from WNW
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23A. Captain's record book
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24A. Word after "polka" or "Swiss"
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25A. Howled like a coyote
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27A. Gives permission for
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30A. Head of state in Qatar
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33A. Ms. or Mx., e.g.
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35A. Affirmative vote
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36A. Leave a lasting legacy
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40A. Poem written "to" or "on" something
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41A. Constant critic
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42A. Regrets
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43A. Coral that sounds like an accessory for a mermaid
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45A. Rot
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48A. "Just ___ me know!"
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49A. Mess up
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50A. Fish part
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53A. Futile pursuit
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58A. Like some durable skillets
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59A. Beachcomber's souvenirs
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60A. Aardvark's snack
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61A. Snooze
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62A. Collection of dishes that might be doll-sized
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63A. K-pop group that reunited in July 2025
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64A. Needs to pay
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65A. Put on clothes
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1D. "In my ___ time, I enjoy . . ."
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2D. Apple centers
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3D. "The hills are ___ with the sound of music"
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4D. Paste often mixed with dashi
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5D. Star, in Latin
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6D. Like watery broth
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7D. Dance partner?
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8D. Heron's hunting ground
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9D. "That's it for my part! Take it away!"
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10D. Inky writing tools
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11D. Simple file extension (Abbr.)
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13D. Diplomatic go-between
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15D. Pups on some 1950s skirts
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19D. Warmer than cold
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21D. "No need to explain!"
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25D. Certain sib
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26D. Feasted
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27D. Beef star Wong
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28D. 'If I ___ you . . .'
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29D. Puts into words
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30D. Aspects of some big personalities
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31D. Airplane ___ (phone setting)
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32D. Wishful thinkers
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34D. Smallest odd primes in Sudoku grids
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37D. "Can you explain my mistake here?"
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38D. Grandmotherly nickname, in the United Kingdom
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39D. Make an effort
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44D. Fabric in many kids' craft projects
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46D. Rockhopper penguin's feathery "hairdo"
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47D. Like a yoga practitioner's back during cat pose
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50D. Utterly untrue
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51D. ___ of Scilly (Cornish archipelago)
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52D. What birds may build in boxes
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53D. Long for
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54D. Reach new heights?
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55D. Seep
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56D. Useful bills at garage sales
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57D. "___ ye, ___ ye!"
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58D. Hailed vehicle
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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