Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 12, 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 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/12/26. 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. Worm on a hook, say
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5A. BritBox parent co.
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8A. Word after "ice" or "roller"
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13A. Taylor's ___ Fashioned Soda Shoppe (location in "Gilmore Girls")
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14A. Frozen snowman
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16A. Some conifers
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17A. Common neon sign word
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18A. Don't do it
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19A. Name on thesauruses
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20A. "Your story doesn't justify your actions"
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23A. Antagonist in "2001: A Space Odyssey"
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24A. Marry
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25A. Mocks at a comedy show
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28A. Joke
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29A. Tony-award winning Escola who wrote "Oh, Mary!"
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30A. Cowgirl accessory
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31A. Take a turn in Twister
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33A. Darth ___ (Sith Lord)
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34A. "Stranger Things" actress Buono
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35A. "All right . . . let's do this!"
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38A. Noodle option for dashi
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39A. Gave a name to, for short
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40A. Better alternative at a wedding?
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41A. Member of Congress, for short
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42A. Skidded
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43A. Handy person's letters
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44A. New hire, often
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46A. Highest number in many rating systems
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47A. Joke
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50A. "No haters allowed"
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53A. Super-duper
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55A. Per
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56A. Rain heavily
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57A. Bother
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58A. Highway division
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59A. Water balloons, e.g.
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60A. Lock of hair
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61A. TV room
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62A. ___ is more
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1D. Comfy seating choice in a diner
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2D. First Greek letter
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3D. Perfect
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4D. Camp sight
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5D. Scotch ___ (chili pepper named after a hat)
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6D. Certain Red Cross donation
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7D. Walking aide
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8D. Many a Christmas tree
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9D. Mall booth
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10D. Long, thin pasta
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11D. Piece of band merch
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12D. Winter hrs. in Detroit
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15D. Breed of hunting dog
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21D. "___ Low, Sweet Chariot"
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22D. Bass voice of a string quartet
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26D. Works hard for
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27D. Someone might act on it
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28D. “Good,” in Spanish
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29D. Checked out before a heist
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31D. Passover ritual
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32D. Spread
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33D. ___ Times (dinner theater with jousting)
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34D. Bok ___
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35D. Nine Inch Nails song covered by Johnny Cash
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36D. Lubricated
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37D. Siblings who might be fraternal or identical
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42D. Uppity types
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43D. Strengthen, like a bond
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45D. Extremely small amounts
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46D. Steakhouse order
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47D. Statuette with a pointy hat
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48D. Reunion attendees
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49D. Greek sandwiches
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51D. Apple tablet?
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52D. Word derived from the Sanskrit for "jewel"
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53D. Bit of fishing gear
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54D. Elote unit
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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