Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 25, 2026 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, February 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/25/26. 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. First name in the Tomb Raider franchise
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5A. Preschool basics
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9A. Lemon
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12A. Apple tablet?
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13A. Gunky stuff
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14A. Gorilla or chimpanzee
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15A. Firsthand account, for example
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18A. ___, Peru (sister city of Stamford, CT)
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19A. Enter "untied" for "united," e.g.
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21A. Know-it-all
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24A. Venus de ___
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25A. React to a tearjerker
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26A. Tuesday eats
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27A. Brief moment
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28A. Less vibrant
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30A. Company that includes an Allen key in many of its boxes
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31A. Like a burning candle
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32A. Formally break away
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33A. Area of compromise
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36A. Kevin, Stuart or Bob in "Despicable Me"
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37A. Gunk
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41A. Mojo Dojo ___ House
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44A. Price
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46A. Pack animal
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47A. "The cat's meow" and "let sleeping dogs lie"
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50A. Wedding venue, for some
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52A. Male deer
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53A. Short albums, for short
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55A. Speedy
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56A. Needing a lot of care and attention
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60A. "I am ___ with the Force, and the Force is with me"
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61A. Not early or late
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62A. Counterpart of cones
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63A. Hip-hop pioneers, for short
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64A. Intervene
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65A. Exam
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1D. Chapstick target
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2D. Arbor Day mo
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3D. Train-ing system?
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4D. Fesses up to
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5D. Taj Mahal city
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6D. Lad
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7D. Out of this world?
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8D. Pamper, like a pet
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9D. Pub projectile
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10D. Turn broken silverware into wind chimes, e.g.
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11D. Burgundy or crimson
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16D. ___ Dickinson (former "Ask ___" columnist)
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17D. Tennis Grand Slam event held in Queens
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20D. Literary governess Jane
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21D. Self-soothe with repetitive movements
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22D. ___ roll (sushi bar option)
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23D. Nailed
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24D. Like liters but not quarts
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27D. Omen
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29D. "Power Up" band
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31D. Fragrant garland
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32D. Burn-preventing product
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34D. "Too funny!" in a text
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35D. "Away from work" letters
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38D. Soccer great Megan
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39D. Some thrift store music purchases
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40D. Broadband initials
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41D. Referencing
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42D. Wise sayings
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43D. Sound of exasperation
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45D. Better late __ never
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48D. Intended
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49D. Malice
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51D. Not together
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52D. "Away with you!"
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54D. Apt rhyme for 'clip'
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57D. Jan. and Aug.
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58D. "No more details, please!"
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59D. Winter hrs. in Jersey City
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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