Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/14/26. 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. Fancy to the max
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5A. Has sore muscles
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10A. ___ of honor
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14A. Raylan's dad in "Justified"
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15A. Tropical fruit
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16A. 15th-century Peruvian
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17A. Person giving the forecast
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20A. "I didn't do it!"
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21A. Lion's hangout
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22A. Group of lions
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23A. Stat that lowers a QB's points in fantasy football
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25A. "What am ___ do?"
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26A. World Cup whistleblower
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33A. Peter who never grows up
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34A. Sent a message via Outlook
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35A. "And you ___ . . .?"
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37A. That girl
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38A. ___ Azul (paintbrush-shaped lollipop brand)
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39A. Roadie's vehicle
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40A. Sharp, shrill bark
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41A. Devices that can detect heat or motion
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43A. Suffix for a superlative
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44A. Frog's mating call
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46A. Currency on a Kyoto receipt
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47A. One might be sore or poor
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49A. Gesture of acknowledgment
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51A. Put on a clothesline
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52A. Utility company employee who measures the usage of gas, water, etc.
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56A. Heartfelt request:
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58A. Disney princess who turns into a frog
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59A. Building sites
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62A. Constricting snakes
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63A. Jacks and jokers
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64A. Mark on a leopard's coat
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65A. Boot bottom
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66A. Cries from fútbol fans
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67A. Best Bowler, for one
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1D. Least valuable chess piece
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2D. Nabisco cookie
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3D. Wooden strip
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4D. It might pick up a private comment
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5D. Five, for many kindergartners
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6D. Poutine morsel
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7D. Tortoise's rival
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8D. Like leap years
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9D. Maple tree extract
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10D. Fitting room fixture
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11D. Prefix meaning 'against'
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12D. Coated with a sweet glaze
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13D. Take a chance
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18D. Therefore
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19D. Made a choice
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24D. City home to Arizona State
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25D. 'My concern is . . .'
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26D. Largest hot desert
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27D. Chili or jambalaya, often
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28D. Like monsoon season
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29D. Wash the suds from
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30D. Name that's an anagram of "lento"
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31D. Listens clandestinely
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32D. Pink pencil part
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33D. "Tricked ya!"
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36D. Contest submission
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41D. Comedy show bit
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42D. Lost traction
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45D. "You can relax, soldier"
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48D. Last words of a threat
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50D. Store with chew toys and kibble
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51D. Penlight batteries, often
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53D. Currency on a Tehran receipt
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54D. Few and far between
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55D. Wraps things up
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56D. "This Old House" network
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57D. Bathroom, in Canberra
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60D. Turtleneck or blouse
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61D. Pig's enclosure
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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