Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 6, 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 6, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/6/26. 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. Duck out of sight, perhaps
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5A. Musical dramas that might end on a high note?
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11A. Game whose name is shouted near its end
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14A. Make-or-break time
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15A. Get married
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17A. 'Keep it coming!'
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18A. Form of long-distance medical care
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19A. Fingerprinting supply
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20A. Trapeze artists' safety equipment
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21A. What an informant might wear
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22A. ___ of relativity
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24A. An ugly one might be worn to a Christmas party
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27A. Oaks-to-be
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28A. Dish in many cook-offs
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29A. Transported goods
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30A. Event that might feature flying fish?
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34A. Org. with a "Where's My Refund?" webpage
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35A. Pocahontas' vessel
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36A. 'Succession' surname
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37A. Gets rid of
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40A. Set the stage for
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42A. Ceremonial procedures
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43A. “Here’s how you do it...”
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44A. In need of some Shout, perhaps
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47A. Calm
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48A. Common diner desserts
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49A. Sound-off button
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50A. To and ___
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52A. "No need for you to pay!"
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56A. Hazy memory
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57A. Reason to say Whew!
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58A. Like light colors
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59A. "The Croods" protagonist
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60A. University of Oklahoma student
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61A. Practically forever
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1D. Type of computer monitor cable
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2D. Whatever
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3D. Unexpected winner
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4D. Image representing "I" in a rebus
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5D. Mammals with thick, waterproof fur
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6D. Devoutness
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7D. Long, narrow fish
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8D. Way to go: Abbr.
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9D. "Gotcha, gotcha"
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10D. Visualize
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11D. Like a dark road
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12D. ___ Dame
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13D. Look the ___ way
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16D. Japanese cultural phenomenon emphasizing cuteness
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20D. Something verboten
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23D. Rowing machine, for short
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24D. Says "Scram!" to
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25D. Not narrow
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26D. ___ on the Shelf
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27D. Tums target
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28D. Rods' counterparts
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30D. Sent a document via landline
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31D. Positive trait in a potential partner
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32D. Unofficial modification to a game
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33D. Keyboard goof
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35D. Mention as a source
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38D. Rainbow makers
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39D. Verboten act
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40D. Lose steam
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41D. Verb hidden in "weekend"
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43D. E or G, e.g.
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44D. Cumin or cinnamon, e.g.
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45D. Name of a work
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46D. Famed fable writer
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47D. Smoothly charismatic
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49D. Not nice!!
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51D. Unrefined metals
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53D. "It's a love story, baby, just say ___"
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54D. General on a Chinese restaurant menu
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55D. Letter after pi
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56D. __-free plastic
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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