Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 11, 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, July 11, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/11/26. 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. Sound-boosting gear
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4A. Lisa Su's role at AMD
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7A. People invited to una fiesta
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13A. Brush up on
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15A. Basketball great Lisa who was the first player to dunk during a WNBA game
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16A. Ascends, like a rock wall
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18A. Like an underappreciated hero
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19A. ___ drum (national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago)
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20A. “The King and I” setting
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22A. Roti flour
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23A. WNBA official
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25A. Guarantee
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27A. Top ___ Entertainment (record label)
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30A. Tweak, like a manuscript
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32A. What's black-and-white and cute all over
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35A. Clarinet's cousin
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36A. Fun ___ (turkey trot, e.g.)
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37A. Utterly downhearted
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38A. Ben Stiller, to Anne Meara
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39A. ’Tween
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41A. Outdoor gear retailer
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42A. Actress Plaza named for a Bread song
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44A. Female lobster
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45A. Furry companions
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46A. Eyelid issues
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47A. Combine
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48A. ___ we forget …
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49A. Takes in, like pants
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51A. Airport screening org.
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53A. Skin condition
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55A. Seeks consent
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57A. "Such nonsense!"
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61A. Frog sounds
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63A. El Capitan's park
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65A. Technicolor ___ (Lucille Ball's nickname)
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66A. Delicate French sandwich cookie
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67A. Apt rhyme for "treats"
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68A. Publishing VIPs
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69A. CPR pro
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1D. Storylines
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2D. Turn into a puddle
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3D. Ballet bend
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4D. ___-knit sweater
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5D. Hospital triage sites (Abbr.)
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6D. Burden
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7D. Homecoming invitees
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8D. 'It's Raining ___'
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9D. Actress who played President Barbie
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10D. Like penne made from lentils
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11D. "___ Too Proud" (jukebox musical)
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12D. Sonic the Hedgehog company
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14D. Come out of hiding
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17D. Unrealistic expectation
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21D. Uninvited picnic guest?
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24D. Puget Sound transit option
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26D. “Once ___ a Mattress”
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27D. South Asian rice pancakes
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28D. Concerning
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29D. Just barely prevailed
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31D. Expected
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33D. Songs for two
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34D. Elite group of celebs
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37D. "Leaves of the Banyan Tree" author Albert
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39D. Nuisance
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40D. Slithery swimmer
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43D. Let go
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45D. Blood bank donation
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47D. "___ White in the hall with the rope" (possible Clue accusation)
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50D. Makes simpler
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52D. Technical details, briefly
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53D. Performs in a musical
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54D. Rowing team
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56D. A few
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58D. Add to the team
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59D. Small matter
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60D. Left
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62D. DIYer's purchase
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64D. Blue
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.
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