Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/17/26. 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. Big rig
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5A. Good smells
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11A. 'Green' prefix
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14A. The Oregon Trail animals
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15A. Make a comment
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16A. "The ___" (Taylor Swift song about double standards)
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17A. "The Office" episode where Jan and Michael host co-workers
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19A. Opposite of "post"
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20A. PC key under X
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21A. "Many ___ ago . . ."
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22A. Prepares for the future
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24A. Playground fixtures that go up and down
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26A. Tight-fitting winter cap
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27A. Place to order a Reuben
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28A. Alvin and the Chipmunks, e.g.
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31A. Surfer's need?
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32A. Ancient
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34A. “Frozen” prince
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36A. Word before joke or bod
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37A. Insurance company with a mascot named LiMu Emu
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41A. Animal on a dairy farm
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42A. Destine for failure
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43A. ___ Antonio, Texas
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44A. Like ardent fans
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46A. Bird-shaped Easter treat
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48A. Pieces of advice
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51A. ___ on (puts trust in)
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53A. Not common
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56A. "Grey's Anatomy" actress Pompeo
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57A. Cast member
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59A. Greek letter after pi
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60A. Part of a shark
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61A. Weekly promotion at some Mexican restaurants
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64A. Sci-fi saucer
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65A. Only two-digit number spelled without a "T"
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66A. Surrounding glow
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67A. ___ it go!
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68A. Platforms for choirs
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69A. Lunch, for one
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1D. Some fizzy drinks
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2D. Banished
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3D. Person receiving one-on-one guidance
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4D. Quaint lodging
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5D. Symbol in Subway and In-N-Out's logo
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6D. Share on social media
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7D. Muscat's country
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8D. 'The Red Planet'
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9D. Origami, sculptures, etc.
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10D. Former Zoom alternative
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11D. Spanish turnover
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12D. Period of public revelry before Lent
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13D. Top March Madness slot
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18D. Sent digitally, in a way
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23D. Judge's expertise
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25D. Messy person
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26D. Extra perk
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29D. Looks for books, for example
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30D. Possible answer to 'Who's hungry?'
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33D. Bits of rain
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35D. Social reputation
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37D. Subject of a rom-com
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38D. "There's no way to make me do it!"
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39D. Little piggy
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40D. Sports jerseys, for short
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41D. Cautious
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45D. Run out of battery
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47D. Mini golf club
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49D. One of two Big Ten schools in Indiana
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50D. North African desert
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52D. Go in
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54D. They may be proper
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55D. Faithful
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57D. Unreturned serves
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58D. Sheltered spot for a boat
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62D. Boxer Muhammad
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63D. "Stay with Me" singer Smith
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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