Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 23, 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 23, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/23/25. 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. Center
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6A. Org. in which Lindsey Harding coaches
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9A. EBay offers
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13A. Came to
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14A. Rip
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15A. Three-syllable berry
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16A. Profession that might involve counseling and advocacy
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18A. Sweet cherry variety
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19A. Explosive material
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20A. River through Paris
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21A. December, for one
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22A. Shaquille in the 6-Across Hall of Fame
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24A. Moe, Larry, and Curly
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26A. Michael who played Allan in "Barbie"
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28A. Little lie
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30A. Decorative vase
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31A. Displays boredom or sleepiness
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33A. Units of mass?
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35A. Owns
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38A. Educational TV series with the songs "Conjunction Junction" and "I'm Just a Bill"
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41A. However, for short
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42A. Tag player's exclamation
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43A. Wood-shaping tool
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44A. Unit of corn
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45A. Parking place
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47A. Gush
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48A. Refreshing summer drink that can be sweetened or unsweetened
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52A. Pace
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54A. Michelle Obama's eldest
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55A. Uncle whom "we don't talk about" in "Encanto"
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57A. Greek T
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60A. Leave out
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61A. Music accompanying a film
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63A. Elaborate party
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64A. Just sitting around
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65A. Words on a Wonderland cake
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66A. Ran away
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67A. Insect critical to pollination
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68A. They might be removed when entering someone's house
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1D. Place for a crow's nest
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2D. Victors' shout
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3D. Long-running BBC show about a Time Lord
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4D. Tackle a black diamond run
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5D. Poke fun at
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6D. Gas in glowing signs
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7D. Reveals
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8D. Vessel in a biblical flood
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9D. Large, ground-dwelling monkey
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10D. ___ on the cake (extra benefit)
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11D. "Inferno" author
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12D. Sounds of exasperation
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14D. Dusk
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17D. One might fall in the fall
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21D. Tidbit
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23D. Prefix for "bot" or "second"
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25D. Antacid brand
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26D. Fluid-filled sac
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27D. Apiece
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29D. Cook on high heat
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32D. Beethoven's "Moonlight ___"
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34D. Pitch-correction software
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35D. Party game that involves rapidly passing an object
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36D. Feel sore
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37D. Distort
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39D. Someone's backstory
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40D. Talk hoarsely
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44D. Modified, like an article
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46D. ___ to (take care of)
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48D. "Time for me to go!"
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49D. Desert pack animal
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50D. Top-notch
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51D. Dwelling
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53D. Dust particles
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56D. Reign over
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58D. Peak
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59D. Hawaiian string instruments, for short
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61D. Sis or bro
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62D. Pep rally cheer
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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