Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 24, 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 24, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/24/26. 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. Some Guitar Center purchases
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5A. Tool with teeth
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9A. Dices or minces
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13A. Suffered by comparison
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15A. Supervillain's hideout
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16A. Immediately
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17A. "Give Me One Reason" singer Chapman
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18A. Norwegian capital
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19A. Restore to health
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20A. Face-to-face segment of a job search process
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23A. Insect whose global population is in the quadrillions
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24A. "___ definitely" (Magic 8 Ball answer)
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25A. "That ship has ___"
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26A. Closest pal
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29A. Get ___ of (discard)
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30A. Total dump
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31A. Reacts to a three-hanky movie
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32A. Simple shelter
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35A. Chess, Risk and Catan
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39A. Illusion in a desert
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40A. Beyond angry
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42A. Fictional newsman Burgundy
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45A. Hi-___ video
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46A. Eye layer with cones and rods
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47A. Excite
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49A. Soup served with lime wedges and bean sprouts
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51A. Like romantic lighting
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52A. Something that exemplifies a particular period
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56A. Sounds all lovey-dovey
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57A. Word before "history" or "exam"
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58A. Type of ray
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60A. Sunburn salve
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61A. Ploy
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62A. Indiana NBAer
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63A. Journalist's intro
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64A. Many a YA reader
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65A. Insignificant
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1D. Fitting
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2D. Seattle MLB team
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3D. Supervise some succulents
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4D. Breakaway group
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5D. Unit of garlic
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6D. "Champagne Supernova" band
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7D. Nautical ___ (1,852 meters)
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8D. Using Firefox, maybe
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9D. Prickly flora in the background of some westerns
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10D. Go-to orders
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11D. Retailer with the mascot Bullseye
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12D. Like the Road Runner
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14D. Color changer
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21D. Manhattan ingredient
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22D. Sob story
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23D. 'Abbott Elementary' network
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27D. Time in office
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28D. Unsatisfying response to "Why?"
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29D. One-named "Escapism" singer
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32D. Turn over a new __
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33D. Shakshouka ingredient
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34D. Leave out
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36D. Kids' backyard construction
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37D. Legal proof
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38D. Menacing
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41D. Water barrier
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42D. Mischievous person
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43D. State bird of Maryland.
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44D. Words after a missed field goal
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46D. Biodegrade
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48D. 'I wish I could ___ that'
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49D. Waxing gibbous is one
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50D. Oscar winner Mirren
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53D. "I know this much is ___" (Spandau Ballet lyric)
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54D. Mischievous person
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55D. Polite address that elides a "d"
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59D. Pirates' favorite linking verb?
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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