Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 27, 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 27, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/27/25. 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. Hot dog holders
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5A. Not genuine
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9A. Behind schedule
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13A. Kyrgyzstan’s continent
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14A. ___heart (superhero with a metal suit)
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15A. Something to "fly under"
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16A. Penny's value
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17A. Transmit
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18A. *First day of Kwanzaa (Unity)
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19A. *Second day (Self-determination)
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22A. El ___, Texas
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23A. Sprinted
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24A. Fast vehicle in a Tracy Chapman hit
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27A. Palmed off
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31A. Lion's hair
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32A. Singer Andra who portrayed Billie Holiday
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34A. Country west of Sudan
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35A. Fertile area in a desert
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36A. Calligrapher's tool
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37A. Plantain's exterior
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38A. *Third day (Collective work and responsibility)
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39A. *Fourth day (Cooperative economics)
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41A. Not mandatory
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44A. Walking back and forth
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45A. *Fifth day (Purpose)
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46A. Be a good ___ model
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47A. Weasel's semiaquatic relative
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49A. thx counterpart
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51A. Terse response to an invitation
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53A. Just a __
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55A. *Sixth day (Creativity)
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60A. More senior
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62A. Like faked records
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64A. *Seventh day (Faith)
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65A. Fastened like a dress shirt
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66A. Rodeo rope
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67A. Dishes dirt
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1D. "I've got your __!"
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2D. Deplete
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3D. Feudal Japanese spy
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4D. Make content
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5D. Minnow or marlin
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6D. Vicinity
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7D. Hong ___
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8D. Withstood
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9D. Dalai ___
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10D. Commotion
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11D. ___ Mahal
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12D. The 'E' in BCE
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15D. Render unsalvageable
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20D. Dove's sound, or a corporate title
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21D. Young chap
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24D. Place to gamble
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25D. Word after "party" or "pack"
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26D. Flipper's transaction
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28D. Long periods with reduced global temperatures
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29D. ___/her
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30D. Sharp part of a hawk
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31D. College concentration
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32D. ___ vu
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33D. Big boas
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35D. French word whose opposite is "non"
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36D. Baby wolf
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37D. Breathe heavily
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40D. Winter handwear
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42D. Gladys Knight backer, or a word after "toodle"
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43D. Chats with
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48D. Striped shirt wearer in sports
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50D. Two- or three-piece outfits
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51D. Slinky's shape
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52D. ___ mater
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54D. Metered vehicle
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56D. Flying saucers
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57D. Bite-size
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58D. Microwave sound that might be avoided by hitting "Stop" at the last second
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59D. Computes a sum
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61D. Brazilian city, for short
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63D. Carry with difficulty
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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