Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/9/26. 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. Sixth sign of the zodiac
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6A. Powder ___
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10A. Corn core
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13A. Starting squad
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14A. WikiShrek creature
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15A. Non-foe
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16A. Bob Baker Marionette Theater performance
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18A. Went by scooter
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19A. 3/8+5/8
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20A. __ too shabby!
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21A. Attaches patches
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22A. Stack of paper
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24A. Paste similar to doenjang
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27A. Birchbark boat
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29A. Chunk of marble
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31A. ___ tots
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33A. Performer's signal
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34A. Tight-lipped
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36A. Inflatable exercise item
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38A. Poolside rinse-off stations
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41A. Deny the truth of
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42A. Canon AE-1, for one
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43A. “Why ___ you laughing?”
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44A. Home state of ice hockey player Hilary Knight
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46A. Certain Slav
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49A. Ginormous
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51A. Truck capacity units
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53A. Drinks on dim sum carts
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55A. Leak-preventing docs
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56A. Hyphenated drink named for a vitamin
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58A. Peach pie ___ mode:
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59A. Thick carpet style
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60A. Hawaiian jewelry items
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64A. Pics on pecs
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65A. "___: Ares" (2025 sci-fi film)
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66A. Opera showstoppers
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67A. Team ___ (Olympics powerhouse)
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68A. Lost traction on a wet road say
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69A. Taro field
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1D. Mist from a fog machine
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2D. Apple Music's predecessor
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3D. Overturn, like a law
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4D. In-between space
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5D. Prophetic sign
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6D. Sticky note brand
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7D. 'Not this again . . .'
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8D. To and ___
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9D. Hardly any
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10D. Overcrowded circus vehicle
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11D. People who seem mature for their age
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12D. 'See ya!'
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15D. Approximately 182 square kilometers, for Milan
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17D. Thumb in a fairy tale
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21D. Writes illegibly
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23D. Lethal African snake
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25D. "And you heard that where?"
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26D. "That said . . .," in a text
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28D. Grilled fish in a bento box
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30D. Schoolyard menaces
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32D. Swelled heads
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35D. Like foods low on the Scoville scale
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37D. Cap often worn tilted
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38D. Fish known for feeding frenzies
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39D. Info that includes online behaviors and offline activities
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40D. Anorak, e.g.
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41D. ___ bhat (rice-and-lentil dish)
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45D. Readily available
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47D. TSA-approved driver's license
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48D. Slow-dancing song
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50D. Running jokes
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52D. Member of the fam
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54D. Smart-alecky
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57D. British bloke
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59D. Tommy's dad on 'Rugrats'
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60D. There are two in a qt.
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61D. Www.olympics.com
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62D. Carp in a decorative pond
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63D. Historical stretch
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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