Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 26, 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 26, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/26/26. 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. Kleenex alternative
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6A. Hindi for "tea"
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10A. Blue-green shade
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14A. Feel the same
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15A. Anxiety sometimes associated with declining an invitation (Abbr.)
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16A. Totals
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17A. "What's our next destination?"
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19A. "___ Don't Lie" (Shakira hit)
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20A. Effortlessness
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21A. Pick from a deck
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23A. Tennis court divider
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24A. Attempt a strike, say
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26A. 'When will u be here?'
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28A. Discontinued Apple music player
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30A. "I Sea You" nail polish brand
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31A. Genetic molecule
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32A. Raymonde who portrayed Alex Rousseau on "Lost"
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34A. Thin cookie
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36A. Kigali's country
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38A. Verbal goof
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43A. Embedded decoration
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44A. Fret
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45A. Asparagus unit
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46A. Lbs., metric-style
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48A. "Rogue ___: A Star Wars Story"
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49A. Video game mission completed for a reward
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50A. Hot ___ balloon
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51A. Tousle
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52A. Leave in the oven too long, perhaps
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53A. Board gaming surface
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56A. "That's rough"
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57A. I dont have all day!
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60A. Had dinner
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61A. Nudges
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62A. Prefix for "transmitter" or "science"
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63A. AFC Richmond coach Lasso
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64A. Auld Lang __
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65A. Aquarium buildup
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1D. Feline foot
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2D. "Phooey!"
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3D. Coffee shop amenity
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4D. Like some outdoor cats
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5D. Observes
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6D. Exec. who oversees the budget
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7D. Civic automaker
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8D. Spanish for "love"
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9D. State in which pigs outnumber people
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10D. Campfire residue
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11D. Protein-rich grain
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12D. Worked from home?
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13D. Aide: Abbr.
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18D. Adolescent
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22D. You can see right through them
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24D. Gift toppers
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25D. Iridescent birthstone
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27D. ___ sauce (fish-and-chips condiment)
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29D. Grand instrument
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31D. Aerial photography devices
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32D. ___ kwon do
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33D. Hill-building insect
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35D. Device for treating anaphylaxis
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37D. "___ didn't I think of that?"
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39D. Excessive praise
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40D. Crowd-sourced show of affection?
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41D. Large vases
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42D. Emoji that might indicate interest
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45D. Caught some waves
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46D. Pottery ovens
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47D. Increased in size
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49D. Notable saying
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50D. Humble dwelling
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51D. Traveler's roadside stop
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52D. Pontoon or kayak
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54D. Loads
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55D. Rock legend Turner
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57D. Navigation tech
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58D. Savings Plan Letters
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59D. Low digit
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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