Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 15, 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 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/15/26. 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. Ingredient in red ale
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5A. Nordic capital with 343 lakes
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9A. “New Attitude” singer LaBelle
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14A. Realm
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15A. Not much
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16A. Minnesota Zoo has 485 of them
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17A. Putting on pajamas, reading a book and doing a face mask, say
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20A. Shenzhen's continent
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21A. The "L" of LASIK
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22A. ___ out (barely manage)
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23A. Second to ___
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25A. Hey c'mere!
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27A. Soccer player Oluwaseyi
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30A. "And so forth"
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32A. Like all-gender teams
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35A. Sensitive rock genre
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36A. Pockets for shawarma
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38A. Lightweight model wood
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39A. Irving Berlin song featured in "Young Frankenstein"
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42A. "Frankenstein" actor Oscar
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43A. Like mochi and mooncakes
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44A. Freelancer's charge
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45A. Cruise ship level
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46A. Org. that tracks air quality
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47A. Clarinet part that vibrates
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48A. Gets wind of
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52A. 'Honey' star Jessica
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54A. "I cracked the code!"
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56A. Oven accessories
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58A. They're not pros
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62A. "This one's on me!"
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65A. People who worshipped the rain god Illapa
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66A. Pharma products
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67A. Other than that
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68A. Title documents
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69A. Search for
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70A. Put away for safekeeping
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1D. "Aww, darn it!"
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2D. Kathleen Battle solo
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3D. What Ariel exchanged her voice for
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4D. Sesame paste in hummus
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5D. Steel-cut grain
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6D. Shoes with spiked heels
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7D. Gelug religious teacher
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8D. Tributes with stanzas
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9D. Figure skating event
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10D. Put on a show
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11D. Like a photorealistic image
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12D. Tropical hardwood
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13D. Capri or Crete
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18D. Principle in the "I Ching"
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19D. Weight room unit
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24D. No, in German
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26D. Mark left by a healed cut
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27D. Lukewarm
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28D. Cause to chuckle
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29D. In your dreams!
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31D. "Would they let us?"
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33D. Lauder of cosmetics
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34D. Bewildered
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36D. Insta profile image
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37D. "Let the expert handle this"
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38D. Trifecta, for one
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40D. Give and ___
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41D. Restore to well-being
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47D. Groups of mountains
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49D. Slightly off
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50D. 'Get ___ of it!'
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51D. Lychee discards
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53D. Farmyard bleat
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54D. Corrosive substance that's used to frost glass
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55D. Make sharper
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57D. A kite might get stuck in one
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59D. Lean slightly
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60D. In that event
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61D. Cholent or bigos
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63D. Melancholy
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64D. Chastising sound
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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