Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 25, 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 25, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/25/25. 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. Big bodies of saltwater
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5A. Let in
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10A. Part of a Super Grover costume
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14A. Mineral no longer used in baby powder
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15A. Dirty gunk
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16A. App developer's customer
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17A. At Last singer James
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18A. Person who's rapidly gaining popularity
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20A. Product manager's plan
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22A. Curt
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23A. Dana Evans on "The Pitt," e.g.
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24A. Part of a place setting
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26A. Spice mix
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29A. Extra periods, for short
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30A. "Give this a taste!"
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32A. "___ Line Is It Anyway?"
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34A. Black, green or white beverage
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35A. Bout endings, for short
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37A. Professional in a classroom
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38A. "Meet Me in St. Louis" actor
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41A. Stretch across
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43A. Cry hard
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44A. Trailers before a movie, essentially
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45A. 'Piece of My Heart' singer Franklin
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46A. Wooly pack animal
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48A. Halloween costume for a black cat, maybe
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51A. Corn core
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52A. More skillful
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54A. Make thirsty
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56A. "We are ___ / I've got all my sisters with me"
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58A. Entryway that might have a microchip sensor
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60A. Beauty vloggers' shadow-reducing gear
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62A. Really serious
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63A. The ___ (parents, to a '00s teen)
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64A. This! Is! Jeopardy!
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65A. Forearm bone.
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66A. __ Plaines Illinois
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67A. And so on
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68A. "Hey, you!"
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1D. Caterer's fuel
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2D. Go to a restaurant
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3D. Ofrendas, e.g.
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4D. Lots and lots
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5D. Taj Mahal city
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6D. Like a runny candle or nose
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7D. Prefix for "fit" or "fortune"
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8D. Copycat
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9D. Basic belief
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10D. Swear
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11D. Thing destroyed in a 1979 Atari arcade classic
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12D. Carbonara veggie
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13D. Screw up
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19D. Got bigger
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21D. ___ out (allocated)
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25D. Pleasant and amiable
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27D. Currency in CA
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28D. Spelling contest
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31D. Fish with flattened bodies
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33D. ___ Gruber ("Die Hard" antagonist)
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34D. Poke bowl protein
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36D. Shut with a bang
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38D. Phish and Goose, e.g.
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39D. "Well, color me surprised!"
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40D. Change with the times
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41D. "Be there in a ___!"
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42D. Side view of a face
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47D. Region around the North Pole
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48D. Cooks under direct heat
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49D. Nuts from oaks
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50D. Triple ___ (multitalented person)
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52D. Be pained
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53D. Radar dot
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55D. Make sense
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57D. Dosing amts.
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59D. Language common in the U.S. Deaf community
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60D. Bar in a closet
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61D. Possible treatment for symptoms of menopause, 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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