Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 10, 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 10, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/10/26. 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. ___ Lanka
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4A. He sings "If I Can't Love Her" about Belle
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9A. Bubble tea
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13A. Azul or Carcassonne piece
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15A. Blend of metals
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16A. Many a keffiyeh wearer
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17A. Egg cell
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18A. Move on tiptoe
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19A. Fiddling Roman emperor
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20A. Greets with a gesture
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22A. Entrance with a flap
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24A. Sloppy soup-eating sound
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25A. Yea's opposite
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27A. It ___ been easy ...
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28A. Croc relative
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30A. "Been number one, but I never had two / And I can't have ___ if I can't have you"
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31A. Good Grief
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34A. Procreate and Calculator Pro+
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39A. Stage hog
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40A. Encountered
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42A. Prefix meaning "on this side of"
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43A. Feel cruddy
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44A. Succulent with healing properties
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46A. Avocado ___ (dish popularized on social media)
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48A. Europe's most active volcano
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49A. Tough spots
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51A. Genre for Cardi B
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53A. The "I" in the first-aid acronym "RICE"
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54A. Go downhill, in a way
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56A. Main points
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57A. In your area
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59A. Nose (around)
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61A. ___ 'til you drop
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62A. Common exploration sites for scuba divers . . . and what can be found in rows 4, 7 and 10 of this crossword
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67A. Fiction writer Tyler
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68A. Any "Star Trek: TNG" episode, now
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69A. Ace
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70A. Throw away
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71A. Pouty moods
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72A. Basic dog command
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1D. Stashes away
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2D. Nemesis
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3D. Message on a candy heart
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4D. Big party
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5D. Pacific weather phenomenon
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6D. Homophone of 43-Across
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7D. Covered in suds
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8D. Tot
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9D. Large, colorful handkerchief
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10D. Cookies commonly seen in crosswords
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11D. The Red ___ (Snoopy’s nemesis)
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12D. Cancel, like a mission
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14D. Come out
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21D. Charley horse, e.g.
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23D. Not-so-soft landing sounds
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26D. NPR host Shapiro
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29D. Letter after eta
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30D. Complete trust
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31D. Former Iranian ruler
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32D. Part of an angel costume
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33D. And …
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35D. Apple alternatives
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36D. Trails
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37D. Noir or grigio grape
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38D. Is really good
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41D. Little kids
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45D. Gets free
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47D. "Maybe your iPhone can answer that"
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48D. Lifesaving allergy devices
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50D. Snakelike fish
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52D. Dr. Frankenstein's helper
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55D. Feedback
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57D. Pre-bar exam (Abbr.)
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58D. "That's a disaster!"
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60D. Has
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62D. Soon-to-be grads
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63D. Bird in a coop
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64D. Tortoiseshell or tabby, e.g.
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65D. Korean automaker
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66D. Sneaky
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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