Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 11, 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 11, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/11/26. 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. “I have no clue”
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10A. Alternative to roll-on, for deodorant
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15A. People who are destined for each other
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16A. Cliché
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17A. "I have nothing to say"
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18A. Senator’s staffers
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19A. “No Scrubs” trio
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20A. Hinge, Discord, TikTok, etc.
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21A. Word before a maiden name
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22A. "___ Karenina" (Tolstoy novel)
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24A. "Catch you in a bit!"
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29A. Salicylic acid target
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31A. Eighteen-wheeler
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32A. "That's fair"
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33A. "Feliz ano ___!"
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35A. Hit with a bent leg
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37A. Molecule in a cell's nucleus
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38A. Color of Granny Smith apples
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39A. The Stonewall ___
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40A. Official decree
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42A. Makes a mistake
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43A. Feature of a to-go coffee cup
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44A. Like public transit in Chapel Hill, NC
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45A. Costs to ride public transit
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47A. Some community college degrees, for short
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48A. Graduates' sashes
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50A. Nickname that omits "-art"
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51A. Is in the past?
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54A. "The deadline hasn't passed yet!"
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57A. "That has a nice ___ to it!"
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58A. "The deadline has passed!"
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59A. Poker payment
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60A. Foul moods
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61A. Unit of farmland
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62A. Mosquito or gnat
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63A. Devious
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64A. Crystal ball user
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1D. "___ it delicate?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
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2D. Hammer, for example
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3D. 6-Down NFL player
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4D. Chess rating system
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5D. Capital of Jordan
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6D. Florida city across the bay from St. Petersburg
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7D. Part of a choreo routine
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8D. Racket sport for Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz
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9D. Superlative suffix
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10D. Smelled really bad
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11D. Ordained member of the Catholic Church
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12D. Friend who sticks around through thick and thin
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13D. Gobbled up
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14D. 'I agree!'
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23D. "We'll always remember that"
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25D. Modify, like the Constitution
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26D. Not be honest
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27D. Unit for steak portions
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28D. Well-organized
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29D. Director Lee
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30D. Remedy
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31D. Classes where the "wedge" might be taught
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34D. Available at a discount
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36D. Preprogrammed setting
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41D. OB-GYNs, ENTs, etc.
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46D. Takes it easy
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47D. Good gift for a geography nerd
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48D. Rain or ___
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49D. Shelters for campers
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50D. Full of rock sediment
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51D. [grimace]
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52D. Love, in Italian
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53D. Channel for transporting waste
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54D. Back into a corner
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55D. Work tirelessly
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56D. Steeped beverages
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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