Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 7, 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 7, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/7/26. 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. "___ Too Proud" (jukebox musical about the Temptations)
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5A. Cowboy boot attachments
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10A. Garment with many draping styles
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14A. Cheese that can be baked
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15A. Deck with suits of cups and swords
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16A. The "P" in ZIP code
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17A. Drink paired with sashimi
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18A. Groups that compete in the Six Nations Championship
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20A. Small bills
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21A. Pub drinks
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22A. Teacher of the Torah
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23A. Tear
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24A. Tiny untruths
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25A. Some large Walter Anderson paintings
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26A. List of drink offerings
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28A. Take to court
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29A. ___ Gala
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30A. Nose-in-the-air type
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31A. Really small complaints
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33A. Irreverence
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34A. Kids start losing them around age 6
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37A. That's mine!
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40A. Speak hoarsely
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41A. Largest artery
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45A. Jimmy Eat World genre
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46A. Family vehicle
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47A. Paisley or plaid
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49A. Blood-filtering organ
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51A. Online gamers' annoyances
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52A. Huge container
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53A. Machines with levers that are often decorative
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54A. Bridgestone product
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55A. Hairdo
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56A. Common headshot dimensions
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58A. Forearm bone.
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59A. Philosopher Descartes
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60A. Flip over
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61A. Even once
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62A. Former Russian leader
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63A. In a way informally
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64A. Regard as
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1D. Soaks (up)
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2D. Person from Tehran or Shiraz
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3D. Athletic apparel brand with a "Swoosh" logo
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4D. Merch table purchases
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5D. Put through a colander
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6D. Giant lumberjack of American folklore
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7D. Impulses
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8D. Steals from
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9D. Disorganized digs
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10D. Unit of asparagus
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11D. State with the Unclaimed Baggage store
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12D. Blathers on and on
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13D. Refuses to budge
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19D. “You have a point”
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24D. Cheese in a Greek salad
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25D. Artistic inspiration
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27D. Unruly crowds
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28D. Mike or Carol Brady, e.g.
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32D. Part of "fwiw"
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33D. Espresso serving
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35D. High-fiber muffin type
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36D. Bits of body art
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37D. Final course, usually
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38D. Gets at indirectly
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39D. "My ___ has a first name . . ." (classic ad jingle)
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42D. Move in a circular orbit
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43D. Person learning the ropes
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44D. Toy for an aspiring entomologist
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46D. Part of a three-piece suit
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48D. Meeting outline
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50D. Early anesthetic
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51D. Metric unit of volume
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54D. Spellchecker's target
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55D. Fed a line to
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57D. Greyhound vehicle
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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