Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/28/26. 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. "I couldn't care ___!"
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5A. Places to soak
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9A. Constricting snake
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12A. Settings for roasts?
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14A. Resting on
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15A. The "F" in FOMO
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16A. Enter a password, say
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17A. Moms mom
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18A. $120 per session, e.g.
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19A. Top honor for a standout soccer team
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22A. Broad street (Abbr.)
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23A. Card game entirely based on luck
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24A. 'Bro!'
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26A. Lab procedure
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28A. Red envelope contents
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31A. Subjects of fan clubs
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33A. Cubes in a Coke
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35A. Trailing the pack
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37A. ___-advised
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38A. White neckband worn by a priest
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42A. Me, in French
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43A. Islamic etiquette
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44A. Unrefined metal
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45A. Answered an evite
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47A. [Hey, look over here!]
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49A. Turkey ___ (Thanksgiving Day race)
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53A. Incredible bargain
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54A. “Eww, gross!”
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56A. Grammy winner Yoko
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57A. Slugger who bats fourth
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62A. Feeling after a challenging kick set
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64A. Result of a pat on the back?
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65A. Place for a hip bag
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66A. "Gotta bounce!"
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67A. Grooved part of a coin
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68A. Concave belly button
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69A. Quiet a growling belly
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70A. ___ off (miffed)
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71A. Places for hot-air balloons
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1D. "I Can Haz Cheezburger?" feline
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2D. Develop over time
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3D. Seamless transitions
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4D. Hoity-toity person
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5D. Sacred Hindu text
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6D. State with a beehive on its flag
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7D. Femur or fibula
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8D. ___/neuter program
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9D. Softening aid for facial hair
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10D. Bit of horse food
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11D. "My feet __ killing me!"
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13D. Powder beneath skis
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15D. Total impostor
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20D. Passcode alternative
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21D. Person approving final drafts
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25D. "Yellowjackets" star Purnell
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27D. Reason for overtime
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29D. Thick slices
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30D. 2001: A Space Odyssey antagonist
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32D. Camera type (Abbr.)
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34D. Bed mentioned in many lullabies
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36D. Single-malt liquor
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38D. That's the price you pay!
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39D. Online customer support option
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40D. Headwear for a sailor
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41D. '___ me ask you this . . .'
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42D. ___ Claus (Christmas figure)
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46D. Diet high in meats
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48D. Nursed a cocktail
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50D. Spiral-shaped pasta
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51D. Infants bodysuit
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52D. Dense, multilayered cakes
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55D. Fuzzy brown fruits
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58D. Help with a heist
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59D. Bralette color option
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60D. Sudden impulse
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61D. Home for pet fish
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62D. Blackjack card
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63D. Org. in many espionage films
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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