Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 15, 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 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/15/26. 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. Made less tricky
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6A. Pros who are busy in April
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10A. Hobbits' foes
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14A. Beamed
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15A. Sound from a horn or a goose
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16A. Sow’s partner
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17A. A la ___
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18A. Platter that might include cubed salami and marinated olives
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20A. What a master criminal might craft for themselves
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22A. Beverage brewed outside
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24A. Cutesy suffix with "best"
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25A. Mesh
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26A. Gollum portrayer Serkis
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27A. Prune, once
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30A. Watermelon coverings
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32A. Court
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33A. US ___ (event at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center)
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34A. Marshy area
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35A. "Quit loitering"
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39A. Got hitched to
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40A. Snapchat's has a ghost on it
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41A. Snapchat, e.g.
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44A. Not as well-done
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47A. Bottom
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48A. Understood
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49A. Sex Education actor Butterfield
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50A. Word before "north" or "date"
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52A. Place for deodorant
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54A. Crushing it
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58A. Pasta dish that comes out of the oven bubbling
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59A. Some Cezanne paintings
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62A. "Let's get together! It's been ___!"
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63A. That's my cue!
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64A. Crushes it
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65A. Reels' partners
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66A. The best ones have good tips
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67A. Actress Burstyn
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1D. Neighbor of F1
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2D. "It finally clicked!"
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3D. "Well, that came out of nowhere"
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4D. That's something!
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5D. Name on some tractors
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6D. Spiced tea
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7D. Game in the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection
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8D. National ___
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9D. Improv segments
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10D. Mouthy?
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11D. Leave, in a way
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12D. Himalayan's sleeping spot
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13D. Victor's winnings
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19D. Crowdfunding service
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21D. Paid via Apple Pay, say
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22D. Toothy tool
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23D. Game with Draw Four cards
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28D. Garland with Polynesian origins
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29D. Prepare to remove, like shoes
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31D. Place to rest in Baldur's Gate
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33D. Went too far with
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34D. Like some wine notes
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36D. Need to pay
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37D. Obamacare, for short
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38D. Accelerator
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42D. Museum of Islamic Art architect I.M.
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43D. Animal friend
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44D. Place to order oysters
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45D. Cheesy bagel variety
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46D. Sorted from best to worst, perhaps
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47D. Authoritarian government
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48D. "Couldn't eat another bite"
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51D. Prepare to remove, like pants
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53D. Get the soap off
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55D. Noun-forming suffix
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56D. Lots
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57D. Altoid containers
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60D. One might be watchful or evil
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61D. ID meant to be kept secret
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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