Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 16, 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 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/16/26. 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. Prom night ride
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5A. ___ electricity
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11A. Take more than your share of
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14A. Milk's favorite cookie
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15A. Beach hut
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16A. Hawaiian for "fire"
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17A. That's fishy!
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19A. Metal in bronze often
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20A. Short musical projects, for short
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21A. Say grace say
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22A. Some ballet wear
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24A. Corned beef sandwich with Russian dressing
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26A. Stop
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27A. Tegan's twin
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28A. Field covering
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31A. Healing item in many a video game
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32A. "Meet the Parents" star Polo
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34A. Matter being discussed
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36A. _andom _umber _enerator
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37A. That's phishy!
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40A. ___/her (pronoun pair)
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43A. Frisbees, essentially
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44A. Southwest art haven
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47A. Bleep out
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49A. And so on and so forth (Abbr.)
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51A. Ergo
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53A. Instrument with pipes and stops
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54A. Feel bitter about
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56A. Idled
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58A. Bratty person
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60A. Hosp. scan
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61A. ___ Straits
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62A. That's Phish-y!
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65A. Stops
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66A. Show such as "Witch Hat Atelier" or "One Piece"
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67A. Tiny ___ Concerts (NPR show)
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68A. Bug repellent ingredient
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69A. Recorded on VHS
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70A. Notices
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1D. They didn't get the win
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2D. "Once more for emphasis . . ."
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3D. Bar of music
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4D. "That sucks"
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5D. Shows contempt
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6D. "There you have it!"
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7D. Second-highest international scorer in soccer Wambach
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8D. Mathematician and Fields Medal winner Terence
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9D. Still competing
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10D. Tricolor feline that is almost always female
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11D. It might be caused by wearing a helmet
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12D. "Them's fighting words!"
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13D. Root used in samgye-tang
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18D. Midwestern interjection
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23D. Figure (out)
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25D. ___naked Ladies (rock band)
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29D. ___ Spunkmeyer (baked goods distribution company)
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30D. Sweet, in an Italian pastry shop
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31D. Photograph for short
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33D. Finished
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35D. Quiet Over here
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38D. Word before "bubble" or "mattress"
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39D. Gymnastics cushions
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40D. Reprimanded
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41D. Scout Finch or Mulan, e.g.
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42D. "Them's fighting words!"
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45D. "No way!"
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46D. Lighting up?
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48D. Least risky
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50D. Bragged
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52D. Reeks
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55D. GPS fig.
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57D. 'Darn it!'
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58D. Use scissors, say
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59D. It might make someone entitled, say
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63D. Ni ___ Menos (grassroots feminist movement)
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64D. NFL gains
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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