Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/18/26. 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. Permissible by Muslim law
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6A. Home of the Potala Palace
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11A. Once around a track
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14A. Banishment
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15A. Time travel or parallel universes, in sci-fi
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16A. Singer Lennox
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17A. Site with trivia and quizzes
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19A. "It's Raining ___" (classic gay anthem)
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20A. Don't get up early
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21A. Reusable grocery holder
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23A. Type of whiskey in a Sazerac
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24A. High-IQ society
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25A. Activist's passion
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28A. "Toy Story" bully
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29A. Lose steam
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33A. NYC dwelling, often
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34A. First courses, for short
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36A. They're listed on some tags
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38A. Person whose testimony is extra-important
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41A. Meal ___ (weekly chore)
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42A. Where spanakopita originated
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43A. Where corn dogs originated
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44A. Piece of bacon
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46A. Biblical garden
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47A. “You’ll __ for this!”
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48A. They're worth twice as much as FGs
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50A. Bouncers check them
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53A. Indigenous people known for stepped pyramids
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60A. Annual physical, e.g.
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61A. Chem-class subject
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62A. Fang or tusk
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65A. Basic unit of heredity
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66A. 1998 Spice Girls hit
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67A. Remove from the record
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68A. Don't just assume
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69A. Accessory for Mario or Luigi
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70A. Cat you might take in
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1D. Skirt borders
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2D. Skating jump
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3D. ___ sister (sorority bestie)
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4D. Does some tailoring
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5D. 2024, for one
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6D. Texter's "Ciao ciao!"
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7D. Texter's "not on the internet"
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8D. Kicked out
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9D. Printer brand
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10D. Labs run them on samples
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11D. Baby that bleats
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12D. Word after "surface" or "rest"
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13D. Submarine signal
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18D. Bit of deception
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22D. Enjoy a home-cooked meal
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24D. Deceived
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25D. Sleeps in a tent.
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26D. Away from the group
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27D. Say out loud
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28D. Extra
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30D. Freeze over
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31D. Nobel-winning journalist Maria
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32D. English class assignment
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35D. Porky or Petunia, in animation
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36D. Park get-together
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37D. Short way to go?
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39D. Textbook example
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40D. Itsy- —
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45D. Necking in a park, e.g.
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49D. Super ___ Bros.
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51D. Fruits used as natural sweeteners
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52D. Reaction to a really good joke
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53D. Super-
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54D. Couple, after a split
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55D. Went down to the bottom
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56D. Singer James or Jones
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57D. Powerful Unix user
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58D. Little demon
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59D. Go way, way up
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63D. Org. that no longer requires shoe removal
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64D. 'Howdy!'
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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