Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/3/26. 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. "Certainly!"
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4A. Artemis I org.
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8A. Steamed ___ (burger nickname in a classic "The Simpsons" episode)
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12A. Magic show, e.g.
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13A. Phone messages
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14A. Country that celebrates Tihar
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15A. "T.G.I.F.!"
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17A. Hint at
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18A. Easy peasy!
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20A. "Once and Again" star Ward
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21A. "What was I thinking?"
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22A. Word ___ (rhyming term for a crossword enthusiast)
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24A. Made an impression?
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28A. Goat's bleat
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30A. "NFL on Fox" sideline reporter___ Oliver
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31A. Underwater detection tech
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33A. Little quarrels
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35A. Teenie Beanies at McDonald's, e.g.
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39A. ___ chaat
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40A. Exclamation in a game of tag
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41A. Greek god of love
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42A. Hockey player's fake-out
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43A. Bunny movement
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46A. "The camera's rolling!"
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49A. Painful spots
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51A. "Ack! Didn't realize the meeting started five minutes ago!"
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54A. It has its ups and downs
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58A. Group that claps when the "Applause" sign lights up
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59A. Still being tested
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60A. Storyline
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61A. "Be ___, Do Crime: Sixteen Stories of Queer Chaos"
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62A. Amounts owed
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63A. One-named soccer star
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64A. Uber ride approximation (Abbr.)
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1D. Takes a deep breath, in a way
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2D. Reverberated
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3D. Pantry necessity
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4D. Rookie gamer, say
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5D. On-ice leap for Nathan Chen
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6D. Horse for a knight
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7D. Indecisive parent's response
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8D. "___ & She-Ra: A Christmas Special"
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9D. Digital wallet choice
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10D. Hot Topic regulars, perhaps
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11D. Crafty
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13D. ___ Te Ching
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14D. Minor quibble
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16D. Use a capo, say
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19D. "I see it now!"
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23D. "My ___ are open"
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25D. At most
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26D. Orinoco Flow singer
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27D. Hydroelectric power generator
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29D. Italian wine region
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32D. She played Regina George in 2024's "Mean Girls"
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34D. Cause of some flat tires
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35D. Rabbitlike animal
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36D. Love, in Spanish
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37D. Totally fine
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38D. 4G ___
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39D. Stitch
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42D. Device for recording TV shows
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44D. Like some tabbies
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45D. Tabby, perhaps
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47D. Exams for future attorneys (Abbr.)
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48D. Caitlin Clark's college
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49D. Strike down
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50D. "I'm outtie!"
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52D. ___ goat (Nordic Christmas symbol)
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53D. Admired individual
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54D. Beatle boots-wearing kid on "Hey Arnold!"
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55D. Opposite of WSW
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56D. Recede like the tide
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57D. "Ready, ___, go!"
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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