Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 4, 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 4, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/4/26. 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. Some "Downton Abbey" workers
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6A. Male deer
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10A. Smidge
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13A. Teem
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15A. Granddaddy's son
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16A. Letter after pi
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17A. Best-of-seven series won by a final score of 4-1
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20A. Website with craft shops
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21A. 2024 Paralympian Salazar
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22A. Steamed ___ (burgers, in a classic scene from "The Simpsons")
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23A. Honest!
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25A. Shut loudly
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27A. Hairstyle maintained with a pick
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29A. Greeting in Rio
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31A. Mammal with fur pockets under its armpits
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34A. Attorney-___ privilege
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36A. "Um, hel-l-lo?"
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38A. Fairy tale beast
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39A. South ____ (country with 71 athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics)
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41A. Bawl
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42A. Sources of some low blows?
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44A. In a stiffly formal way
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46A. Bright aquarium fish
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47A. U.K. reference work
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49A. Wee
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50A. Thor's adopted brother
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52A. Horse's sound
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54A. Stench
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56A. Connectivity device
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58A. One of 256 in a gal.
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62A. Meet high expectations
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65A. Totally nail
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66A. "It's ___ or Nothin'!" ('90s slogan)
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67A. Gave a speech
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68A. For sure!
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69A. "Frozen" sidekick
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70A. Slow-cooked dishes
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1D. Spellcaster
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2D. Help commit a crime
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3D. Particles in batteries
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4D. Place where shopping is less taxing?
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5D. Sketch show with the digital short "Space Olympics"
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6D. Flashy farewell at a wedding
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7D. Tart flavor
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8D. Church alcoves
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9D. Some car fuel
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10D. Olympics squads with all-star lineups
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11D. "Your attention, please!"
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12D. Catchy songs
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14D. ___ vu
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18D. Prefix for "tone"
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19D. "Can you explain this whole deal to me?"
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24D. Mustachioed "Parks and Rec" character
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26D. Jazz pianist Mary __ Williams
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27D. Pond scum
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28D. High school sweethearts, maybe
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30D. Chopping tool
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32D. Poet Dickinson
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33D. Depend
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34D. Protein-heavy salad
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35D. Boxing decision: Abbr.
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37D. Maximum
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40D. Artist Yoko
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43D. First tree type introduced in Minecraft
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45D. High-performance gaming computer
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48D. Bug spray ingredient
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51D. Urge into action
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53D. "ngl, i think . . ."
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54D. Skin care brand
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55D. Cubes that can be rolled
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57D. Other, in Spanish
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59D. Unit of computer storage
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60D. Erupt
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61D. YIELD TO ___ (crosswalk sign)
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63D. Half of dos
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64D. Medical drama sites (Abbr.)
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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