Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/22/26. 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. Type of animal studied by Jane Goodall
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6A. Dynamite K-pop group
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9A. Assumed name
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14A. Place for a pin or mic
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15A. Asset for a designer
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16A. High-IQ group
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17A. Solo
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18A. 1-Across, e.g.
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19A. Book of maps
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20A. 11101, for Long Island City, for example
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23A. "___ Best Friend" (2025 Sabrina Carpenter album)
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24A. Texter's 'Then again . . .'
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25A. Predominantly western United States supermarket chain
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27A. Bonks
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30A. Org. founded by Billie Jean King
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32A. Dorm staff
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33A. Mined find
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34A. Corporate shuffle for short
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36A. "At Least I'm Hot" singer Rapp
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40A. Easter treat featuring a chocolate shell and a fondant filling
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43A. Extraterrestrial
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44A. Appears to be
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45A. Cow's sound
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46A. AAA service
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48A. Blot
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49A. Decomposes
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50A. Neighbor of Greece
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54A. Head of France
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56A. It might be summarized on a book jacket
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57A. It won't click outside a clique
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62A. Fits of anger
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64A. H.S. diploma alternative
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65A. Car takebacks, for short
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66A. "There's no other option for me!"
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67A. Skating surface
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68A. Part of the head
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69A. Endures
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70A. Pilot's announcement: Abbr.
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71A. The Lowdown star Hawke
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1D. Applaud
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2D. Angel's ring
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3D. NYSE debuts
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4D. Candy that may be used in a Coca-Cola volcano
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5D. Skirt fold
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6D. Plastic shovels and inflatable balls, e.g.
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7D. This cleu has one
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8D. Future plants
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9D. Doctors' org.
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10D. "I'll try to come up with something"
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11D. Relative by marriage
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12D. Yoga pose
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13D. Impertinent
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21D. Decrease
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22D. Asset for a musician
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26D. Produces produce
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27D. ___ Raton, Florida
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28D. Like some exams or agreements
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29D. Mani-___ (spa treatment)
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31D. Like a rainbow
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34D. Extra-long sentence
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35D. 'Nice thinking!'
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37D. Pixar's "Finding ___"
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38D. Showbiz feat
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39D. They may clash during group projects
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41D. Software development trial
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42D. Implant firmly
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47D. Nintendo console with Nunchuks
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49D. Say no to
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50D. Taxing month?
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51D. Wooly animal similar to the guanaco
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52D. Phony
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53D. “The Hate U Give” author Thomas
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55D. Brusque
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58D. Religious faction
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59D. Moonfish or sunfish
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60D. Caffeine-rich nut
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61D. "Pardon the Interruption" channel
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63D. Ave. crossers
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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