Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/9/26. 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. ___ gris
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6A. Took a turn on "Wheel of Fortune"
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10A. Nile slitherer
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13A. Ethically indifferent
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15A. Handbag type
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16A. It's typically around 72 for an 18-hole course
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17A. Structure hanging over a crib
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18A. 'You said it!'
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19A. Color wheel option
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20A. Highest earnings ever, or write down earnings
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23A. Cusack who voices Jessie in the "Toy Story" films
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25A. Place for a contact lens
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26A. The ___ of March
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27A. Masthead names
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30A. Cuatro x dos
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33A. Long, long time
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34A. Social equal
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36A. Top-notch
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38A. The people here right now, or introduce people
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42A. Uncommon
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43A. Farmland measure
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44A. Moisture on grass
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46A. What bills may become
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48A. Drink water after a workout, say
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50A. ___ in a lifetime
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53A. Bring into play
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55A. Standard of measurement
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56A. Feature of a certain residential street, or let drivers leave their cars on a street
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61A. Lumberjack's tool
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62A. Riveted
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63A. They're doomed
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66A. Regret
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67A. Bill of Rights advocacy org.
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68A. Multi-speaker system
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69A. Disapproving sound
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70A. Choreography part
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71A. Fire-starting crime
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1D. Cooking spray brand
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2D. If u ask me
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3D. Obvious choice
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4D. Point in the right direction
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5D. Extra-soft mineral
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6D. Not trustworthy
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7D. "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen
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8D. Rideshare app
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9D. Forbidden activity
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10D. Ladybug's lunch
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11D. Cook mushrooms, perhaps
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12D. Freedom of the ___ (First Amendment right)
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14D. Summer zodiac sign
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21D. Bowling lane button
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22D. Princess in "Shrek"
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23D. Liberty automaker
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24D. Smell
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28D. La Scala performance
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29D. Extend a subscription
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31D. Toyota sedan that's aptly an anagram of "my car"
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32D. Wished
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35D. Record label for Childish Gambino
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37D. Puts in harm's way
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39D. Oregon's capital
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40D. Brownish-yellow color
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41D. Himalayan cryptid
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45D. Damp
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47D. Like an acrobat's limbs
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49D. Marathon participant
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50D. Illusion-based painting style
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51D. Meeting point?
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52D. Word after "Schitt's" or "Dawson's"
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54D. Stopped slouching
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57D. 401(k) alternatives
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58D. Diplomacy
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59D. Metric units of mass (Abbr.)
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60D. Teeny bit
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64D. ___ Speedwagon
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65D. Dad, to Grandpa
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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