Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 21, 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 21, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/21/25. 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. Software bug fix
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6A. Marshy spot for cranberries
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9A. Cheerleader's word
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12A. Bounced off the walls
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14A. Number of letters in September, fittingly
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15A. Ten or 11, for a typical fifth grader
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16A. ___ Island Ferry
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17A. Final movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
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19A. Kid in a stroller
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20A. End of a train line
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22A. Thereabouts
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24A. Stat for Holly Holm
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25A. ___ laundry (apartment amenity)
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29A. How lovebirds may stroll
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32A. One of three on a triangle
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33A. Impressive deed
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34A. Lawyer's charge
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35A. Martini ingredient, often
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36A. Bracelet spot
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38A. Device in CPR training
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39A. Hostess snack cakes
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41A. 'They're playing ___ song!'
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42A. File format for some resumes
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43A. Directive on Alice's Wonderland cake
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44A. Otherwise
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46A. Stocks up on again
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49A. Resolve out of court
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51A. Like sashimi or carpaccio
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52A. Burlap bag
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55A. Boas and bow ties
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58A. 48 hours before Sun.
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59A. "Breaking Bad" epilogue
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62A. "Drag Race" host
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64A. Elementary star Lucy
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65A. Software customer
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66A. Pet in the weasel family
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67A. Bumped into
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68A. Really stink
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69A. Potting mixes sold in sacks
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1D. Sauce made with pine nuts
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2D. Performer on stage
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3D. "Now I've seen everything"
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4D. Portable bed
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5D. Dog command
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6D. Auction actions
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7D. Former
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8D. Climb aboard
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9D. Name meaning "king" in Sanskrit
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10D. In the past
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11D. "Psst!"
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13D. Mail-in tool to confirm a pup's heritage
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14D. Often-abbreviated internet content warning
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18D. Magnum ___
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21D. Kylo Ren, to Leia
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23D. Mined resources
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26D. Singapore attraction that's the world's first nocturnal zoo
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27D. "On the ball" or "off the hook"
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28D. On pins and needles
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30D. Yoga class need
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31D. One roulette color
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36D. Troubles
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37D. Preside over
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38D. Fruit drink ending
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39D. ___-haw (donkey's bray)
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40D. Crew team's equipment
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42D. Unambiguous
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45D. Sicilian ash spewer
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47D. Insecure star Issa
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48D. ___ planet (Pluto, for example)
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50D. Ring-tailed primate
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53D. Cold-hearted
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54D. Tartan garments
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56D. Body part used when playing the spoons
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57D. Bitterly regrets
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59D. Shade tree with jagged-edged leaves
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60D. Fib
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61D. "Ctrl+X" command
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63D. Paid athlete
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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