Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/28/26. 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. Things that go ___ in the night
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5A. Sore all over
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9A. Reduced to rubble
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14A. At any point in time
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15A. Get outta here!
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16A. Rolling in the Deep singer
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17A. You got it
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19A. Early birds' rewards
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20A. "Hamilton" star Renee ___ Goldsberry
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21A. Samosa veggies
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23A. Chess piece used in castling
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24A. Rags
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26A. Does some programming
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28A. Likely response to "Who wants ice cream?"
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29A. Dramatic basketball play on many a poster
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32A. Drink quickly
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35A. Recorded, in a way
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37A. '__ whiz!'
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38A. Spot for a pin
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40A. Apple platform
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41A. Male duck
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43A. Org. with a "Freedom to Read" statement
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44A. Without profit
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47A. Get the wrinkles out of
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48A. It's 100% settled
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50A. American currency (Abbr.)
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52A. Appliance with a lint trap
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53A. Small apartments
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57A. Common first word
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59A. National ___ (D.C. destination)
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61A. Jousting weapon
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62A. Cropped up
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64A. Assurance
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66A. Underground drainage system
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67A. 'Do __ others . . .'
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68A. Study the night before an exam, perhaps
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69A. ___ down (by far)
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70A. Like some cheeses
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71A. Long stretches of time
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1D. Under attack
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2D. Dangling palate part
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3D. Be worthy of
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4D. Widespread respect
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5D. Light gray color
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6D. Crunchy additions to some omelets
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7D. Sharpen
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8D. Where someone might strike a pose?
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9D. Uncooked
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10D. Loved a lot
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11D. Label on one version of Holiday Creamy Vanilla Coca-Cola
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12D. Red Muppet
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13D. Office workstation
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18D. ___ up (prepared to drive)
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22D. Dove or Dial product
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25D. Pooh's pal
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27D. Hit up privately on social media
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29D. Bar seat
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30D. Indie singer-songwriter ___ Case
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31D. "Peachy-___!"
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32D. Dressed
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33D. Xbox game that included a Fuzion Frenzy demo
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34D. Fluctuating
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36D. Largest country in Central America
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39D. "___ Marmalade" (song on the "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack)
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42D. "Good ___ (Time of Your Life)"
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45D. Overflow
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46D. Egyptian boy king
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49D. Wiped away
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51D. Toni Morrison protagonist
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53D. Clean ___ (fresh start)
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54D. First course, for short?
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55D. Setting for America's Cup races
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56D. Appears to be
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57D. Short sprint
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58D. Vicinity
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60D. Breathing organ
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63D. Surgical sites, for short
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65D. Pole
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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