Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/20/26. 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. Cool!
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4A. Carne ___ (taco meat)
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9A. "Rough" document
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14A. Part of the psyche
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15A. Introductory course
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16A. Cut off
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17A. Actor who played Tony Soprano
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20A. "Wya?" responses
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21A. Sought permission
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22A. Marathon or sprint
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23A. Side for fish in England
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25A. Money-back offers
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27A. M&M color replaced by blue
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28A. Small haircuts
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32A. "Not true!"
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33A. Turtlelike resident of Mushroom Kingdom
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34A. BLINK or ARMY member
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35A. Actress who has been praised for embracing a makeup-free look
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41A. Tied
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42A. Aksumite Empire river
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43A. __ talk
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45A. L.A. football player
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46A. What a bloodhound picks up
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48A. Hoppy drink
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49A. Banger
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52A. Metallic resource in the game Kutna Hora
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53A. Apt name for a beach lover
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54A. Performer who made the fruit hat famous
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58A. "Triangle" and "integral," for example
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59A. San Diego MLB team
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62A. One might have erasable ink
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63A. Mosque leader
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64A. Takes time to dress nicely
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65A. Palindromic animal
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66A. Minimalist's "more"
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67A. Two-person playground apparatus
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1D. Vote down
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2D. "And Then There Were None" author Christie
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3D. Realm
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4D. Donkey
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5D. Word after "Forsyte" or "Dark Phoenix"
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6D. "It's very sad"
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7D. Like many caves
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8D. Venomous vipers
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9D. Broadband option
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10D. Choruses
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11D. Operate a plane
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12D. August Wilson play set in the Civil Rights era
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13D. Attempts
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18D. One of Jean Grey's powers (Abbr.)
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19D. Poem of praise
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24D. Took without asking
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26D. Siren sound
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29D. Potholes' places
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30D. Hoppy beer
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31D. Distinctive gestures, expressions, etc.
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33D. He only has a great day if Barbie looks at him
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34D. Fuzzy fabric
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35D. As __ my last email
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36D. "Hacks" character Daniels
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37D. Cell layer
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38D. Eatery that might have a pie case
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39D. Welcoming gesture
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40D. "Man I ___" (Olivia Dean song)
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44D. Use a crowbar
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47D. Features of many run-on sentences
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48D. "She a ___, she know she a ten" (Ice Spice lyric)
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50D. "No way!"
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51D. Danger
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53D. Drum in a rimshot
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54D. Batman accessory
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55D. All over again
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56D. Dan or Shannon, for example
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57D. Merlin Bird ID and Duolingo, for two
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60D. Emissions-regulating org.
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61D. Opposite of NNE
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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