Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/8/26. 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. Angel hair, e.g.
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6A. Heed
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10A. Subject of many Playbill headlines
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14A. Community spirit
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15A. Japan's national sport
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16A. Pay to play
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17A. Societal standards
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18A. Talents
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20A. "Please stop talking" letters
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21A. Rorschach splotch
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23A. One might say "Welcome!"
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24A. Call after an offsides infraction in soccer
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26A. Agenda contents
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28A. Irritating
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30A. Wipe clean
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33A. "This One's for the ___" (Martina McBride song)
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34A. Howls at the moon
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35A. Help with a heist
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39A. Brazilian berry
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40A. Group of experts
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41A. Went by bike
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42A. Cornea's place
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43A. Disencumbers
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44A. Evade
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45A. Edinburgh's residents
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47A. Kept afloat
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48A. Scenic view
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51A. Misgivings
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53A. Anger
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54A. Negative answer
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57A. Move like a kangaroo
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60A. Gymnast who was the first Hmong-American Olympian
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62A. Wear away
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64A. “Casablanca” heroine
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65A. Paper quantity
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66A. Vintage-looking photo filter
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67A. YA fiction's target reader
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68A. Drink at a sushi bar
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69A. Device with remote access?
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1D. ___-up (contained)
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2D. Small matter
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3D. Sci-fi device that miniaturizes objects
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4D. Male turkey
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5D. Gives out, like homework
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6D. Tennis star Naomi
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7D. Classic British dish with an onomatopoetic name
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8D. Name found in "Muscle Milk"
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9D. "Might as well" letters
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10D. Pet known for loving cardboard boxes
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11D. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, for example
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12D. Kettle's output
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13D. Exams
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19D. "Yes, indeed"
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22D. Eggy holiday drink
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25D. Most greasy
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27D. Place to enjoy a cuppa and some scones
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28D. Tennis star Swiatek
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29D. Nasi kandar grain
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31D. Deli loaves
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32D. Language with fingerspelling
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34D. Fishing lure
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36D. Places to get bumpers buffed and scratches sanded
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37D. Rim
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38D. ___ up (prepared to drive)
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40D. Expert
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44D. Most boring
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46D. Pixar movie featuring a sky-blue Porsche named Sally
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47D. "I'm a sheep!"
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48D. Stop by
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49D. "Please admire my awesomeness!"
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50D. Touch, taste or smell
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52D. Volunteer's words
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55D. Rabbit's prominent features
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56D. Boxer's annoyance?
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58D. Only animal character in "Garfield" comics without a recurring voice bubble
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59D. Bog contents
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61D. Actor McKellen
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63D. MLK's title
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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