Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 25, 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 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/25/26. 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. Bird in some eyecare company logos
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4A. Bit of ESPN data
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8A. Gov. organization that inspects meat
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12A. Instagram video clip
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14A. Cursor controllers
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15A. Bursting at the ___
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17A. Chocolatey coffee order
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19A. PC key above "shift"
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20A. Video-sharing platform on which many painters and sculptors showcase their work
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21A. Lawyer's title: Abbr.
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23A. The "seven" referenced by the film title "Se7en"
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24A. Come off as
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26A. Off the table, perhaps?
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28A. Barbecue orders
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31A. Ellipsis part
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33A. Upper leg
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35A. "I'll have the ___"
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37A. ___ Lama
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39A. Their, in Spanish
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41A. Debut hit for Britney Spears
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44A. Sis or bro
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45A. Pizzazz
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46A. Bedding in a ryokan
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47A. Roster of minor celebs
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49A. Ooh and __
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51A. Muppet who lives with Ernie
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52A. Put up
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54A. ___ to self …
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56A. Country singer McEntire
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58A. "That ship ___ sailed"
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60A. "___ Potables" (category in every SNL "Celebrity Jeopardy!" sketch)
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64A. Once more
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66A. Footage of a family vacation, say
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68A. 'That's false!'
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69A. Burden
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70A. Heap of dirty laundry, e.g.
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71A. Lose fur
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72A. Frozen breakfast brand
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73A. Was in charge
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1D. Killer whale
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2D. __ and tear
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3D. Didn't hang around
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4D. Like some salmon and ham
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5D. ___-Tac-Toe
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6D. Need a massage, perhaps
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7D. Make fun of
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8D. Bring into play
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9D. Martial arts teacher
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10D. Match.com, for one
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11D. Beyoncé song with the lyric “Say a prayer for what has been”
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13D. "Imagine if ..."
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16D. Grads-to-be
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18D. The Simpson's bartender
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22D. 2022 World Cup host
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25D. Wi-Fi device
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27D. "I only lied about being a ___" ("Ocean's Eleven" quote)
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28D. Some spice mixes
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29D. "To repeat ..."
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30D. Sudsy soak
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32D. ___ Bay, Florida
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34D. It may be dark or dry
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36D. Not tight
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38D. "Freakier Friday" star Lindsay
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40D. Shipped
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42D. Take it up a ___
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43D. Strapless garment
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48D. Poker declaration
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50D. Fingers crossed!
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53D. Sierra Nevada lake
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55D. Drum kit drum
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56D. Sprinted
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57D. Senses of self
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59D. "Hey There Delilah," e.g.
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61D. Villainous
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62D. River in Cairo
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63D. ___ off (mad)
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65D. Silent "yes"
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67D. Cup for coffee
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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