Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/8/26. 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. Umami-enhancing additive (Abbr.)
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4A. Intently fascinated
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8A. Creators of some artificial lakes
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12A. Sweetener sold in natural food stores
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14A. A drop in the ___ (insignificant amount)
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16A. "This place isn't for me"
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18A. ___ cotta
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19A. It might pay for roads and schools
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20A. Shrill barks
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23A. Bwana, in English
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24A. Cause of some turnovers (Abbr.)
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25A. Little lie
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27A. J.R.R. Tolkien series, to fans
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29A. Tilt
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31A. Skating maneuver for Alysa Liu
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33A. Line on an A-line
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35A. Poker pay-ins
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38A. "Time to discuss something else"
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41A. "I know it! I know it!"
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42A. Guacamole and salsa, e.g.
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43A. Lowest possible diving score
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44A. "You can't catch me!"
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47A. First president of the SCLC
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48A. Dudes
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50A. Baja California ___ (Mexican state)
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51A. Screenwriter's starting point
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53A. ___ be my pleasure!
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54A. __ Cruces New Mexico
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56A. Little bit
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57A. Youthful fascination
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64A. "Mean Girls" actress Rapp
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65A. Goody Two-Shoes
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66A. The largest musical instrument in the world is one
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67A. Unruly crowd
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68A. Ice hockey player's feint
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1D. Assembled
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2D. Happily-ever-after conclusion
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3D. Zydeco or calypso, e.g.
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4D. Secret blend at a BBQ restaurant
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5D. Fifteen, for Abby Winterberger
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6D. Buds
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7D. Horses' relaxed gaits
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8D. Reward for staying or rolling over
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9D. Nagging pain
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10D. Come to a consensus
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11D. Plastic wrap brand
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12D. Morse code sound
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13D. Kill time
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15D. At the front of the line
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17D. Get just right
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21D. Ritzy
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22D. Consistent drizzle, say
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25D. Wingless parasite
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26D. Charged particles
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28D. Wildly enthusiastic
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30D. 1998 movie about a quest to reach Insectopia
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32D. Cougar
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34D. Clean a spill
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36D. Nobles below dukes
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37D. Feed, like a fire
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39D. Understands
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40D. Cold War country
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45D. ___ over (think about)
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46D. Wyoming's ___ Range
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48D. Prefix with "manage" or "wave"
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49D. Vanish into the ___
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52D. Like zebras and horses
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55D. Alternative to 2% or 1%
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58D. Salonga who voiced Celine in "KPop Demon Hunters"
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59D. Game night room
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60D. Climate justice prefix
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61D. The third W of WWW
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62D. Rocky Mountains deer
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63D. Grain used to make kvass
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.
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