Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 30, 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 30, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/30/26. 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. __ your age!
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4A. Skewer
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10A. Number of members in BLACKPINK
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14A. Unit of chocolate
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15A. Nerve cell
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16A. "___ of Green Gables"
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17A. Pen for pigs
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18A. Popular vote winner on some reality shows
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20A. "Why ___ you saying anything?"
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22A. Home to Grand Central Terminal, for short
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23A. Tree symbolizing strength
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24A. Confidently claims
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26A. Salad grabbers
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28A. Octavia E. Butler's genre
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29A. Established lore in a video game, e.g.
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32A. Juice company whose name drops "egranate"
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33A. At a discounted price
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36A. CBS forensics franchise
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39A. '70s icon who starred in "Charlie's Angels"
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42A. "u might wanna know . . ."
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43A. Nap, in Spanish
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44A. Object's function
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46A. Applauds
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48A. Overhauled
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50A. Indian currency
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53A. Fun doohickeys
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55A. Gloomy genre
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56A. Pie ___ mode
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59A. Agree, in corporate-speak
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60A. Business model associated with Zara and H&M
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63A. Browser subwindow
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66A. Extras on "The Pitt"
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67A. "Raw" or "burnt" color
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68A. Rocks in a glass
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69A. Have at stake
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70A. Graduation cap embellishment
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71A. Wolf pup's home
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1D. Parts of your core
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2D. Pet that meows
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3D. "Despite my best efforts . . ."
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4D. Of worse quality
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5D. Intended
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6D. Some fourth-down plays
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7D. Barking sound
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8D. Mortgage, e.g.
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9D. "I want to be her" feeling
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10D. Distant
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11D. Hot dog topping that might be chopped
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12D. Remove an identifier from
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13D. Smells horrible
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19D. Prefix meaning "eight"
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21D. NWSL official, for short
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24D. Egyptian snake
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25D. Show contempt
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27D. In the past
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29D. Spots with shots
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30D. “Oh noes!”
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31D. Small terrarium resident
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34D. "Apollo 13" org
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35D. Mail out
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37D. Useful card for a Princetonian
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38D. Ice cream sandwich brand
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40D. Waakye grain
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41D. One who votes in a conclave
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45D. Newspaper workers (Abbr.)
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47D. Loose-___ paper
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49D. Bit of ikura
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50D. Send to another doctor
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51D. Savory flavor in roasted tomatoes
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52D. Social media updates
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53D. Weightlifting progress
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54D. Without anyone else
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57D. Like a "cellar dweller" in a sports league
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58D. Drag queen O'Hara
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61D. "I disapprove!"
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62D. "___ a 10 but . . ."
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64D. Softball star
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65D. "Black Doves" actor Whishaw
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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