Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 16, 2025 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 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/16/25. 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. Money Money Money group
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5A. Reggae precursor
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8A. Jason and Travis, to Donna Kelce
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12A. Overly critical
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14A. Rowing equipment
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16A. Iridescent birthstone
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17A. Banded gem
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18A. Strongly encourage
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19A. Crumbly cheese in a Greek salad
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20A. 'And that's the truth!'
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23A. "The Neighborhood" star Tichina
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25A. Wave Field architect Maya
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26A. Night before an important day
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27A. Orator's platform
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28A. Fruit with a Medjool variety
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31A. Has the courage
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33A. Double-helix molecule
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34A. End-of-season store event, often
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35A. Puffed corn cereal
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36A. "I'm playing the world's smallest violin"
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40A. Driver's licenses, e.g
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41A. Phone protector
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42A. Name that's an anagram of 43-Down
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45A. Meat sometimes used to wrap other meats
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48A. Throat-clearing sound
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49A. Total hassle
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50A. Chapter of history
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51A. Large part of a jerboa
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53A. Gets rid of mistakes
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55A. McDonald's collectibles for kids
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59A. Up to the task
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60A. Details, for short
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61A. 40-40, in tennis
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64A. Climber's reward at the summit
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65A. Item thrown at a bull's-eye
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66A. Goosebump-inducing
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67A. Grabs a bite
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68A. "Help us!" letters
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69A. __ the deal
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1D. "Now I see!"
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2D. Doritos or Fritos package
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3D. Super-smart person
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4D. Houston baseball team
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5D. "___ Meets Body" (Death Cab for Cutie song)
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6D. NBA All-Star Malone known as "The Mailman"
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7D. Diamond sock pattern
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8D. Spot for a catnap
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9D. Conversation starter
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10D. Indigenous
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11D. Puts on the schedule
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13D. Weak spot for Achilles
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15D. Big rig
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21D. Wednesday ___ (role for Jenna Ortega)
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22D. Curly salad green
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23D. Use the + sign
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24D. Participated in a 5K, perhaps
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29D. Microbrewery brew
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30D. Show the ropes
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32D. Woodcutter's tool
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34D. Oceania's largest city
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35D. It's fate!
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37D. __ de Janeiro
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38D. "The Facts of Life" star Charlotte
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39D. Say "I still love you," say
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43D. Fib
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44D. Social connections
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45D. Act appropriately
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46D. Saudi ___
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47D. Smooth-coated pill
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48D. Sports venues
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49D. Check recipients
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52D. Among
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54D. Went on horseback
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56D. Congregants' seats
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57D. Hairstyle for Diana Ross
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58D. Places to park
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62D. Spy org
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63D. Slithery fish
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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