Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 4, 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 4, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/4/26. 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. "Sesame Street" basics
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5A. Dame ___ Thompson
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9A. Black jack, possibly
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14A. Cat's nail
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15A. Wreck
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16A. Features of bagels
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17A. No longer feral
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18A. Actor Russo who portrayed Frigga
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19A. Nocturnal baby bird
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20A. Maintain a calm, pleasant demeanor during a stressful situation
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23A. Back muscles, for short
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24A. Flat caps
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28A. Landscaping roll
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31A. Spill the beans
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34A. Hot spot
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35A. Opera highlights
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37A. That, in Spanish
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38A. Journalist Gwen who wrote "The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama"
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39A. Formal event at which attendees wear masks
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42A. Live (in)
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43A. Ways out
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44A. Penne ___ vodka
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45A. GPS lines
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48A. Winter hours in Iowa
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49A. Caribbean or Caspian
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50A. Ladybug, e.g.
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52A. Mineral-rich rocks
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56A. Intense anger
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58A. First American woman in space
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60A. Widely shared images
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62A. "r u on your way?"
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63A. "The sun'll come out, tomorrow" singer
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64A. Word after "secret" or "double"
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65A. Daiquiri ingredient
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66A. Takes a breather
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67A. Cruise ship stop
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68A. Darjeeling for one
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69A. Fabric colors
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1D. Plays a role
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2D. Comic book sound effect
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3D. Sleeveless top
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4D. Just dandy
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5D. List of mistakes
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6D. Semisoft cheese whose name lends itself to Halloween puns
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7D. "___ your manners"
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8D. From the top
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9D. Push
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10D. Legal authority to act for another
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11D. Every single one
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12D. Civil rights activist Ruby
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13D. Numerical guess (Abbr.)
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21D. Gobbles down
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22D. Timehop's dino mascot
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25D. The lesser of two __
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26D. Spill the beans
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27D. NBC sketch show since 1975
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28D. Girl Scout cookies with toasted coconut
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29D. ___ of Delphi (ancient prophet)
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30D. "User assumes risk" statement
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32D. Airport org
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33D. Vein of 52-Across
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36D. Latin word for "water"
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38D. Sacred Egyptian bird
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40D. Literary Jane
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41D. Microsoft spreadsheet program
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46D. Joshua Tree National Park biome
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47D. There's one of Sue Bird outside of Climate Pledge Arena
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50D. Top-rated
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51D. Pack animal that hums
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53D. Get suds off of
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54D. Manuscript tweaks
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55D. Observes
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57D. Seasons of Love musical
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59D. Three-foot unit
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60D. "You are here" diagram
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61D. Sense of self
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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