Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/23/26. 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. Tool that tracks storms
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6A. Like emus who care for their chicks
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10A. Place with mineral baths
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13A. Dim sum cart allure
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14A. Not engaged, in a way
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15A. Mic check sound
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16A. "Avert your gaze!"
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18A. TikTok or Temu
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19A. Kept out of sight
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20A. VSCO uploads, for short
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21A. Thermometer unit
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23A. Class for some recent U.S. arrivals
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24A. ___-ball (arcade game)
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26A. Kama ___ (ancient Hindu text)
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27A. Stairway units
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30A. Inc. alternative
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31A. Big popcorn containers
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32A. Reverse the effect of
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34A. __ Miserables
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37A. Carly ___ Jepsen
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38A. Curbside spot to leave a car
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42A. Sleeps soundly
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43A. Unwilling to change
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44A. Organ with a drum?
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45A. Send to a specialist
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47A. Like something that's only meh
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50A. Tailless primate
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51A. Wardrobe mishap
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52A. Bulbs with showy flowers
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54A. Papier-mache container filled with candy
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57A. Paste that might be classified as "two-finger"
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58A. '__ culpa'
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59A. ___ four (small pastry)
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60A. Health tracking device worn on a finger
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63A. Tease
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64A. Trash or spam holders
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65A. ___ mater
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66A. Tree with "quaking" leaves
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67A. Cookie that entered the Chinese market in 1996
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68A. Pegs at a driving range
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1D. Some allergy symptoms
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2D. Cartoonist or calligrapher
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3D. Sketch absentmindedly
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4D. Volume-boosting gear
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5D. Scratchy voice
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6D. Delectable bite
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7D. "Soft Girl Era" singer Lennox
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8D. Give temporarily
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9D. A cube has 12
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10D. Breakout performance
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11D. Recyclable grocery carrier
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12D. Pacify
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14D. Studio area with large outdoor sets
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17D. ___ the season
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22D. Microbiome site
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25D. Custard-filled pastry
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28D. Contented kitten sound
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29D. Contemptuous look
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33D. The Kalahari, for one
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35D. Fraction of a joule
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36D. Outerwear for downhill racers
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38D. Crunchy pods in stir-fry
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39D. Dominated the dance floor
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40D. Sous-chef's duty
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41D. Admired celebrity
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42D. Place to snorkel
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46D. Complete disaster
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48D. Clear as mud, for one
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49D. Direction on a gift tag
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52D. Trunk
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53D. Sprawling stories
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55D. Half of a golf course
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56D. Abbr. on a memo
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57D. Window part
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59D. Book fair org.
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61D. Cause surface damage to
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62D. Long-tailed sewer dweller
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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