Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 24, 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 24, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/24/25. 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. Pharmacy chain
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4A. ___ Watanabe-Finster ("Rugrats" character)
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8A. Pocket-sized
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13A. K-pop singer Henry
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14A. Home to the Golestan Palace
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15A. Sound transmission
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16A. Match before a final
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17A. "Don't say another ___!"
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18A. Exams for aspiring JDs
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19A. DC superhero with adventures on Earth and in space
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22A. Veggie that makes people tear up
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23A. Tilling tool
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24A. Accessible building feature
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28A. Really scare
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31A. Palindromic rally vehicle
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33A. Three in Italian
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34A. Cook's creation
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36A. "Ya don't say . . ."
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37A. Winged woman with a heart-fletched arrow in "Rhythm Heaven"
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39A. Make art, say
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42A. Leaky faucet sound
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43A. ___ Beta Kappa
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46A. People in charge
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48A. Many a Dinah Shore Weekend participant
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50A. __ and downs
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51A. National Cat Lady Day mo.
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53A. Greek column style
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54A. She was the original owner of Katniss' Mockingjay pin, in "Sunrise on the Reaping"
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59A. Blanc or noir grape
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60A. Each
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61A. "Lord of the Rings" actor Miranda
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63A. Was a passenger
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64A. "Velvet Buzzsaw" actor Russo
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65A. ___ and switch
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66A. Did some strokes
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67A. Vehicle for going down a snowy hill
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68A. Mined minerals
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1D. Less grimy
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2D. "Buffy the ___ Slayer"
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3D. Romantic hopeful
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4D. New Zealand fruit or bird
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5D. Get the wrinkles out of
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6D. Pi Day's month
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7D. Like some cats or pools
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8D. Retail event
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9D. Book that might be an instant classic
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10D. Mathematician Lovelace
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11D. Illuminated
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12D. ___ Angeles
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16D. Composer Joplin
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20D. Bring to life
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21D. Filled pastry that isn't vegetarian
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25D. Play a part
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26D. Opposite of "menos"
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27D. Con's counterpart
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29D. Like holidays observed at the national level
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30D. Woot!
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32D. Contributes to a group gift, say
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35D. TV screen type
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37D. Young chap
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38D. Browser address
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39D. Compacted mass
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40D. Fixes
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41D. "Whoa there!"
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43D. Sticky stuff from an evergreen
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44D. Ponytail holder
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45D. 'Monsters, ___'
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47D. Some pickle slices
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49D. Great ape?
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52D. Fight off
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55D. Sweet, fizzy drink
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56D. Thing in a shopping cart
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57D. "She gets the job ___" (Chappell Roan lyric)
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58D. Slanted column?
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62D. Bonus game periods, for short
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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