Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/2/26. 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. MLB officials
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5A. Symbol on the Vietnamese flag
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9A. Pesters
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13A. 'Yeah, OK'
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14A. Lubricates
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15A. One might be automatically filtered
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16A. Ivy whose mascot is Bruno the Bear
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19A. Tortie, Persian or Scottish Fold
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20A. "___ about time!"
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21A. Person who might celebrate winter solstice
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22A. Abhorred
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25A. Sticky ___ pudding
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28A. Use scissors on
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29A. Dirty
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31A. "___ as pie!"
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32A. Insult
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34A. No, in German
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36A. Cell service letters
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37A. Source of shade by the sea
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41A. In the style of, on a menu
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42A. Japanese writing system
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43A. Number of semifinal matches in a knockout tournament
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44A. Certain tequila cocktail, casually
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46A. Backstory
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48A. Discipline with puppy pose
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51A. "Darn! Alright, then"
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53A. Joint coverage?
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55A. "Glass ___: A Knives Out Mystery"
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57A. Radio host Glass
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58A. "I didn't need to know that!"
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60A. Spiky sea creature that digs into rock
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64A. Japanese noodle soup
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65A. ___ on a log
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66A. Houseplant with spores
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67A. "Buffalo Fluffalo" author Kalb
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68A. RBI, for one
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69A. Miner's finds
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1D. IPhone charger letters
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2D. Wall paintings
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3D. Particle composed of three quarks
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4D. Hem some pants, say
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5D. Bottom of a compass rose
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6D. Shiny strands on a Christmas tree
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7D. Baby Cobra comedian Wong
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8D. "Tell me if you're coming" letters
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9D. Everything's OK!
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10D. Drop in the forecast?
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11D. Baby fox
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12D. ___ as a fox
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15D. Thus
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17D. Be overly critical
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18D. Suffer an embarrassing loss
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23D. Opera set in Egypt
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24D. Copenhagen's country
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26D. ___ bien
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27D. "In the ___ of a hurricane there is quiet" ("Hamilton" lyric)
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30D. Part of www
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33D. Like the kid-friendly part of a pool
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35D. It might be celebrated on the spring equinox
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37D. 'Meh'
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38D. Catchy songs
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39D. Game with Skip cards
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40D. Play on repeat
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41D. "Te ___" (declaracion romantica)
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45D. Romance and mystery, for two
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47D. It's a mystery
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49D. Action taken in Farming Simulator 25
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50D. Look up to
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52D. Pride member
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54D. Burst
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56D. Writing tips?
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59D. Places to stay during a long road trip
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60D. "Gimme a sec"
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61D. Dubai's country, for short
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62D. Trail mix morsel
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63D. Money exec
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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