Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/21/26. 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. Greeting that might include a fist bump
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4A. ___ Angeles, California
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7A. ___ the pot (causes controversy)
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12A. Newspaper with a blue circle logo
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15A. '. . . but I could be wrong'
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16A. Cuddles amorously
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18A. Tennis star Rafael
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19A. Mary-Kate Olsen, to Ashley Olsen
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21A. Fish in bacalaito
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22A. Anatomical pouch
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23A. Greek vowel
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24A. Ingredient in concrete
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26A. "___ questions?"
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27A. Kindle, Nook, etc.
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29A. All bangers, no ___
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32A. Vehicles for sliding down hills
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33A. Use a chair
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34A. Nothing to write ___ about
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35A. Center of a plum
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36A. Use a hanky on
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37A. Historical period
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38A. Apple tablets
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40A. Understand?
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41A. Set of practices for improving one's well-being
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43A. Yo-yo, for example
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44A. Enticement
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45A. Top exec
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46A. Apple's 45-Across Cook
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49A. New start?
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50A. Warm, spiced drink served at many European Christmas markets
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53A. Bygone Russian rulers
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55A. Safety features in cars
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56A. Bender
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57A. Herbal drink like hojicha
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58A. Angel hair or penne
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59A. ___ deco (architectural style)
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60A. Students older than jrs.
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1D. Passages for tears
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2D. Sculptor Ruth
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3D. ___! At The Disco
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4D. Makes less tight.
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5D. Quirk
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6D. Dip for chips
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7D. Ares, to Zeus
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8D. Tracked down
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9D. Bali's country
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10D. Long journeys in cars
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11D. Midwestern city named for a French king, for short
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13D. Large amount
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14D. Thus far
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17D. Things not to be told to anyone
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20D. Tall plant in a marsh
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25D. "But" in Portuguese.
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26D. Bonobo, for example
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27D. Omit when pronouncing
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28D. Part of a staircase
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29D. "I founded the club ___ heard great things about" (Taylor Swift lyric)
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30D. Wellness establishment also known as jjimjilbang
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31D. "You have my attention"
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32D. "We don't need these details!"
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36D. Apt rhyme for “dry”
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38D. Post-op destination
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39D. Chicken ___ (cheesy entree)
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40D. Something that's likely to happen
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42D. Bit of broccoli
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43D. Balance precariously
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45D. Old Hollywood star Bow
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46D. Leans
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47D. Prefix with "stellar"
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48D. Arizona desert landforms
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51D. Part of a table or a cat
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52D. Actress Ming-Na
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53D. Baking amt.
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54D. Large body of water
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.
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