Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/14/26. 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. What phoenixes are born from
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6A. Places for paper or plastic
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13A. Trivial mistake
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15A. Like a basketball game without any passing
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17A. Overpromising and underdelivering
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19A. Nickname for pop star Swift
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20A. Give a bad review to
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21A. Wedding words
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22A. Bathroom, to a Brit
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23A. Latin for "therefore"
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25A. The first people to use saunas
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27A. "___ again later" (Magic 8 Ball answer)
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28A. Gaming term for a hit that deals extra damage
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30A. Horror subgenre
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32A. Small candle in a jack-o'-lantern
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34A. Sign up
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38A. Boxing legend Muhammad
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39A. Boy king of ancient Egypt
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40A. “Thanks for coming to my ___ talk”
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41A. Crowd
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42A. Amen to that!
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44A. Cartoon set in the 31st century
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46A. Surge
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48A. Guru
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49A. Primary medium for audiobooks, once
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51A. Extend a lease
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53A. Little dent
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55A. French for "me"
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56A. "F9" director Justin
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57A. Faintly lit?
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59A. Prefix meaning new
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60A. Trope where a hostile relationship becomes romantic
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64A. Femurs and fibulae, e.g.
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65A. Steal
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66A. Ol' what's-his-name
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67A. Shopping ___
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1D. Lessen in intensity
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2D. Part that relies on star power?
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3D. Highly sought-after achievement
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4D. SNAP payment system
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5D. Bathtub bar
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6D. Triumphed
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7D. Apply holy oil to
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8D. Transcription with just lyrics and melody
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9D. El Pollo ___
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10D. Resident of Fangorn Forest
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11D. Works like a dog
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12D. "Succession" actress Sarah
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14D. Friend of Queen Elsa
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16D. Ambient musician Brian
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18D. Chess piece that moves in an L-shape
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24D. What blotting paper removes
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26D. ___ a chance!
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27D. Knee part: Abbr.
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29D. Industry leader
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31D. Pakistani river
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32D. Mai ___
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33D. Dude you're close with but not dating
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35D. Disney theme park designer
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36D. "How brazen!"
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37D. "More will be shared soon"
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40D. Piece of formal wear
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43D. Certain sib
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44D. "You must be ___ at parties"
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45D. "Gnarly!"
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47D. Expensive camera parts
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49D. Alternatives to cups
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50D. “Andor” star Luna
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52D. Droop
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54D. Look for yourself
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55D. Spice Girl ___ B
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56D. "The ___ does not concern himself with the opinion of sheep"
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58D. Mineral hardness scale
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61D. Business deg.
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62D. General ___'s chicken
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63D. Bigwig
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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