Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/17/26. 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. L.A.'s region
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6A. Uno dos __
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10A. Barbie Pop Star Doll accessory
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13A. Woodworker's securing tools
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15A. Georgetown athlete
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16A. Well, well, well!
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17A. Actor who played Jeevan Chaudhary in "Station Eleven"
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19A. Native American Heritage mo.
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20A. Pizzeria fixture
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21A. "Field of Dreams" setting
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22A. Triangle or trapezoid
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24A. "The Star-Spangled Banner" contraction
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25A. Irritating part of shirts, for some
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26A. Movie theater preview
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28A. Exams for aspiring JDs
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30A. Award that sounds like the initials of "Off-Broadway"
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32A. ___ straw (landscaping product)
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33A. Roadside assistance org
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35A. Challah unit
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37A. Turf
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38A. Fold on an expanding folder
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43A. Lookie-___ (nosy person)
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44A. Garment often "eaten" by the dryer
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45A. Down in the dumps
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46A. Bridge fee
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48A. They create quite a buzz
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50A. 'Indeed'
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54A. Claims
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56A. It's a wonder!
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58A. Debt slip
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59A. Spiced yogurt dish
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60A. Not for here
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62A. Linnaeus who developed scientific nomenclature
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63A. Pal
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64A. "She loves me, she loves me not" item
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67A. Single
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68A. Awesome, in slang
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69A. Part of a space station
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70A. Paystub abbreviation
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71A. Trees mentioned in the "Iliad"
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72A. Button that might be pressed with an unbent paperclip
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1D. Class-y place?
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2D. One of the seven species in the Torah
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3D. Shutterbug's gadget
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4D. "Hard agree"
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5D. Audiophile's stack
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6D. Bring to room temperature
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7D. Trial period in the first year of some Ph.D. programs
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8D. Optic organ
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9D. Taco topper
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10D. Iconic da Vinci painting
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11D. "That would be horrible"
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12D. Paid for
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14D. Branch of Islam
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18D. __ stick
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23D. Trendy
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25D. Former Russian rulers
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27D. Harvests
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29D. ___ Te Ching
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31D. Chap
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34D. Pueblo brick
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36D. Calgary NHL player
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38D. Priest's assistant
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39D. Adult who might take kids to their first concert
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40D. Clashed or crashed
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41D. Weather event with freezing rain
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42D. Rave genre (Abbr.)
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47D. Permit
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49D. Smudged herb
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51D. Short pause
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52D. Team spirit
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53D. Hairstyle popularized by the Beastie Boys
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55D. Social faux pas
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57D. Invertebrate in a compost bin
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61D. Has to repay
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62D. Hand over
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65D. “Short,” for short
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66D. ___ favor
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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