Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 13, 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 13, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/13/26. 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. Like a house cat, but not a tiger
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5A. Mini cactus holder
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8A. They're elected in conclaves
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13A. Aleppo's country
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14A. Australia's tallest native bird
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15A. Opposite of obtuse
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16A. None for me
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17A. Pizza ___ (meme based around an NYC rodent)
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18A. Far from wordy
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19A. British English expression meaning "And there it is!"
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22A. Rowing tool
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23A. "I'm onto you now!"
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24A. Name that sounds like a hearty dish
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26A. Liquid mishap
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30A. Big brass instrument
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34A. ___ mismo (Spanish for "right now")
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36A. Sign in a TV studio
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38A. ''For __ a jolly good fellow''
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39A. Surprisingly
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42A. Donkey
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43A. Get ready to be knighted
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44A. ___ paint (medium used at a graffiti art workshop)
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45A. Waffle House alternative
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47A. Dog collar attachment
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49A. Wok, for example
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50A. Make a choice
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52A. ___ Speedwagon
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54A. Predetermined break on a travel itinerary
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61A. Genre of music with accordions
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63A. Like some humor and wine
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64A. "The First Wives Club" star Keaton
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65A. Zodiac ram
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66A. Back in time
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67A. Word before "voice" or "child"
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68A. Milky espresso drink
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69A. Japanese currency
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70A. Omelet ingredients
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1D. Mistake like "mistaek"
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2D. United __ Emirates
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3D. Gateway Arch state
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4D. GPA-inflating class
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5D. Country whose official languages are Spanish, Quechua and Aymara
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6D. Actor Epps
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7D. Ballet garment
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8D. Quilting square
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9D. Spotted cat
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10D. Unadulterated
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11D. Aliens (Abbr.)
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12D. "Didn't I tell ya?"
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13D. Bro or sis, e.g.
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20D. Surgeons' workplaces, for short
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21D. I swear!
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24D. "Keep it down!"
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25D. Body's midsection
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27D. Sat for a photo
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28D. Narrow waterway
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29D. Boxer McCarter
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31D. Communications officer on Star Trek
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32D. Started
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33D. Like a used fire pit
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34D. Berry in some purple desserts
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35D. "Just peachy"
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37D. Hospital workers (Abbr.)
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40D. Join forces
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41D. Like the other team
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46D. Feature of pita bread
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48D. Test for some prospective M.A. students
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51D. Life stage
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53D. Actor Redmayne
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54D. Narrow cut
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55D. Crucial time
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56D. Strong desire
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57D. French city with a big cat on its flag
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58D. Pungent kick
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59D. Some binary digits
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60D. For each
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61D. Buddy
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62D. Pop singer Rita
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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