Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 1, 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, January 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/1/26. 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. "Frankenstein" star Oscar
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6A. Cheetos package
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9A. "So adorable!"
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12A. "Schitt's Creek" matriarch
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13A. "You do realize the bebe is crying. ___ it scheduled to be dormant by now?" (12-Across quote)
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15A. Neighbor of Libya
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17A. Tax investigation
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18A. Person prone to stretching the truth
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19A. "Flashback when you met me / Your buzzcut and my ___ bleached"
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20A. Opportunity to begin again
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22A. Jazz singer Jones
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23A. Bridal couture designer Elie
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24A. Get it
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26A. Bearded Collie, e.g.
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27A. Mai ___
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30A. Snow-removal vehicle
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32A. Laundry day challenges
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34A. E-file org.
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35A. Enjoy an Emo's Not Dead cruise, say
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37A. Spanish Steps city
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38A. Celebratory smooch that often follows a countdown
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43A. Like diluted coffee
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44A. Early recording of a song
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45A. Spanish for "to be"
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46A. Lab glassware
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48A. "That wasn't even close" defeat
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50A. The S in STEM (Abbr.)
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51A. Musical talent
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52A. "You can't ___ with us" ("Mean Girls" quote)
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54A. March Madness org.
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56A. "Dark Angel" star Jessica
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58A. "Ready for my next chapter" time
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63A. Squishmallows, e.g.
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64A. Wilbur's friend, in "Charlotte's Web"
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65A. Off-limits
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66A. Scissors sound
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67A. “Gravity” singer Bareilles
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68A. Blow like Mount Doom
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69A. Sci-fi creatures
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70A. Small recipe amt.
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71A. Places
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1D. Apple desktop computer
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2D. *Heart and ___
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3D. Assistant
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4D. Opera highlights
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5D. Little snooze
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6D. ___ Hot 100 (music industry standard record chart)
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7D. Tokyo Disney Resort's continent
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8D. Pesky flies
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9D. Massage target, maybe
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10D. "Can you catch me up to speed here?"
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11D. "Gimme a moment"
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14D. Palo Verdes and palms
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16D. Takes foreeeever
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21D. Quesadilla condiment
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25D. French for "to be"
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27D. Cookie container
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28D. "Is it just us two?"
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29D. "This is the way, trust me"
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31D. Older and ___
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33D. Just fine
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36D. Cookie made with citrus zest
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39D. Tibetan ox
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40D. ___ out (barely gets)
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41D. ___ for (give a guarantee about)
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42D. Respectful title
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46D. Pulsates
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47D. Repeated musical phrases
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49D. Takes a lick of
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53D. Pet's reward
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55D. Pac-Man console
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57D. Nile vipers
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59D. Makes a blunder
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60D. Share a border
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61D. Tug-of-war item
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62D. Little kids
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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