Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 22, 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 22, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/22/25. 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 many Syrians
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5A. Old movies channel
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8A. Tease perfume feature
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13A. ___ marker (highway sign)
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14A. Zone
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16A. Reacts with a heart emoji, say
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17A. "KPop Demon Hunters" continent
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18A. Serving platters at some Japanese restaurants
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20A. Anonymous holiday office party gift-givers
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22A. "The Studio" actor Chase ___ Wonders
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23A. Pickleball need
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24A. Restless
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27A. Formal agreement
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29A. Like a snake's skin
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32A. Item on a playroom floor
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34A. WNBA official
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36A. ___-Wan Kenobi
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37A. Created
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38A. Mounted video-capturing devices
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43A. Fat in piecrust
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44A. omg 2 funny
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45A. Apt rhyme for "gran"
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46A. 2010 health law: Abbr.
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47A. "Severance" awards
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49A. Does a third of a triathlon
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52A. Tilt-A-___ (carnival rides)
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54A. Had some Cheez-Its
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56A. GPS calculation
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58A. Cause of some unrepresentative samples
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62A. "Look at my work!"
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64A. Grocery store dozen
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65A. Draftosaurus meeple, for short
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66A. "Kinda ___" (punny response to "Do you like your mattress?")
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67A. Old-timey you
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68A. Back talk
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69A. Hot ___ (snafu)
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70A. Aide: Abbr.
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1D. Collect over time
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2D. Call for rebellion heard repeatedly in "My Shot"
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3D. "Clueless" star Silverstone
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4D. Word after "panda" or "Care"
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5D. Sample
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6D. Some pizza discards
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7D. Flat-topped hill
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8D. City in upstate New York that calls hamburgers "steamed hams," per Principal Skinner
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9D. Parrot's perch
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10D. Reproductive cells
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11D. Encountered
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12D. Animal in the horse family
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15D. "Agatha All Along" actor Ali
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19D. Like tiramisu
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21D. 'Come in!'
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25D. Night light?
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26D. Grogu aka Baby ___
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28D. "Heck!"
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30D. In a modest manner
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31D. "Abbott Elementary" channel
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33D. "Absolutely!"
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35D. Movie-shooting locales
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37D. Bistro handout
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38D. Shredded side dish
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39D. A pop
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40D. Ocean Spray snack
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41D. Male cat
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42D. "My Church" singer Morris
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47D. Spanish for "she"
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48D. New Orleans' NFL team
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50D. Makes horse noises
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51D. City zones in Fuzion Frenzy, e.g.
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53D. Second chances
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55D. Roman garments
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57D. Plus
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59D. H.S. science class
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60D. Bike shop purchase
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61D. Software test version
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62D. Passports e.g.
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63D. Viernes o sabado
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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