Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/3/26. 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.
-
1A. Small earring
-
5A. Duos
-
9A. "I ___ be dreaming!"
-
13A. "Every single hot ___ is cold as ice"
-
14A. Pleasant scent
-
15A. Prefix for "hero" or "venom"
-
16A. Spanish for 'water'
-
17A. "Go right ahead!"
-
19A. "__ cost ya!"
-
20A. Sweet and sour, e.g.
-
21A. Physique, for short
-
22A. Once known as
-
23A. Little kid
-
24A. Apt name for a character in a Christmas movie
-
26A. Discount events
-
28A. Tried to "make up time," say
-
32A. One-named soccer legend
-
33A. Arizona city home to Organ Stop Pizza
-
34A. Cropped up
-
36A. Collaborate on a video call, say
-
40A. All kidding __
-
41A. Scottish gal
-
43A. Sound from a hoof
-
46A. Accumulation that might cause a sneeze
-
48A. Wide necktie
-
50A. Ice skate strings
-
52A. Kept out of sight
-
54A. "Without further ___..."
-
55A. Decide
-
56A. On a train
-
60A. “Sad To Say ...”
-
61A. Red Hot Chili Peppers song about emotional wounds
-
63A. Atlas parts
-
64A. Roof overhang
-
65A. Ecstasy
-
66A. Great Plains tribe
-
67A. Cherry discard
-
68A. Catamaran, e.g.
-
69A. Clock lunge units
-
1D. Wood applications
-
2D. Tackle together
-
3D. Four-string instruments
-
4D. "Okay, so here's the ___ . . ."
-
5D. Alternatives to tricks
-
6D. Troubles
-
7D. Skip over
-
8D. Out of the woods, in a sense
-
9D. PC alternative
-
10D. Lacking the bandwidth
-
11D. It's a walk in the park!
-
12D. T-shirt coloring method
-
14D. Regarding
-
18D. "It's a lot more nuanced than that"
-
23D. Bygone Russian rulers
-
25D. "Arabella" and "Aida"
-
27D. Get away
-
29D. Window sections
-
30D. "The Pitt" and "Grey's Anatomy" settings
-
31D. Verbal facepalm
-
35D. Word after "fruit" or "chopped"
-
37D. '___ Mubarak'
-
38D. College URL ending
-
39D. Intensify
-
42D. Saja Boys song with the lyric "Every sip makes me want more, yeah"
-
43D. Concludes a Broadway run
-
44D. Feline friend who might sit on you while you play video games
-
45D. Eight-note interval
-
47D. Driving force?
-
49D. Gets rid of
-
51D. ACT alternative
-
53D. The ___ of March
-
57D. "The White Lotus" actor Leslie
-
58D. Capital city visited on some fjord cruises
-
59D. Largest continent
-
60D. Mucho ___ (lots of love)
-
62D. Sleep stage letters
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.
If you’ve enjoyed this crossword, consider playing one of the other popular crosswords we cover, including: New York Times Crossword (and Mini), Daily Themed Crossword (and Mini), LA Times Crossword, and WSJ Crossword.
Comments