Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 8, 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 8, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/8/25. 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. Color of an elephant's skin
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5A. Optometrists examine them
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9A. Like a stereotypical dorm room
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14A. Rumi, for Arden Cho
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15A. Handed-down stories
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16A. Played a part
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17A. Toiling away
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18A. "Hamilton" character Aaron
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19A. Nutrition plans
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20A. Temporary access pass
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23A. Ambient musician Brian
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24A. "How much do I ___ you?"
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25A. ___ Odom Jr. (portrayer of 18-Across)
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28A. Fabric made from flax
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30A. Practice fighting
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32A. Lug
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33A. Apollo 13, for one
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36A. It might get lost over text
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37A. French leek-and-potato soup often served cold
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39A. Red vegetable in the Schrute Farms logo
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41A. Projecting insect part
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42A. Hi-__ image
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43A. Quechua Speakers
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44A. Birds that caw
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48A. College reunion attendees
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50A. Flightless bird Down Under
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52A. Chart-topping song
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53A. Singer's warm-up, often
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57A. Feeling of anxiety
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59A. Food brand for Rover, perhaps
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60A. "Wish" character voiced by Ariana DeBose
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61A. Sulks like a disappointed kid
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62A. Slothlike
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63A. Type of Scottish folk dance
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64A. Squad
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65A. Joel's partner in "The Last of Us"
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66A. Plots in flower gardens
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1D. Rocky surface for some cyclists
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2D. Spiral-shaped pasta
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3D. "Community" star Brie
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4D. Cooler brand named for a cryptid
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5D. Curved plumbing fitting
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6D. "___ Welcome" (Maui's song in "Moana")
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7D. Goofs up
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8D. Person from Belgrade
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9D. More ticked off
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10D. Vapers' devices, for short
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11D. Work boot feature
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12D. Solidify, like Jell-O
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13D. QB's gains
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21D. Gin mixer
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22D. Twelve-step program for friends and relatives
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26D. Atom with an electrical charge
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27D. Lamb's mother
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29D. Radiate
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30D. ___ Monica Parker (blues artist)
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31D. Sit for a portrait
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34D. Country singer Twain
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35D. In ___ (aligned)
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36D. Former Russian ruler
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37D. Volcano that inspired Bastille's song "Pompeii"
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38D. Rack up, like an expense
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39D. Garment that might have underwire
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40D. Moray or conger
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43D. As a precaution
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45D. 'Gotcha, makes sense'
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46D. Hoped
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47D. Incredible bargains
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49D. Applesauce brand
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50D. Trade shows
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51D. Cat sounds
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54D. Final
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55D. French fashion magazine
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56D. Bread or rice
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57D. Angry Birds e.g.
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58D. Slimy stuff
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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