Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/22/26. 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. Amino ___ (protein building block)
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5A. Dr. visit
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9A. "Slimy, yet satisfying" morsel for Timon or Pumbaa
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13A. Copenhagen resident
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14A. Vehicles not allowed on Mackinac Island
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15A. Baggy
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16A. Comment after a restful night
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19A. Run out of battery
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20A. Gloom's partner
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21A. Salsa choice
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22A. Kit for a budding myrmecologist
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24A. "Riverdale" actress Nichols
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27A. Just okay
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28A. Brazilian berry
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30A. Big name in sportswear
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31A. Dorm supervisors
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34A. Pasta __ Norma
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36A. Obtain
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37A. Billie Jean King or Serena Williams, e.g.
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40A. Mathematician Lovelace
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42A. Bygone days
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43A. “L.A. Law” star Susan
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44A. Foot treatment, briefly
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46A. "And Still I ___"
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48A. Eve's grandson, in Genesis
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52A. Competitive video gaming
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54A. Some temporary mandalas
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57A. Garfield's canine pal
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58A. Bug bite symptom
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59A. Abu Dhabi's country, for short
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60A. "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" artist
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64A. Revise
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65A. Act like an adoring grandparent
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66A. Blend
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67A. Source of creative inspiration
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68A. 1990s gaming console (Abbr.)
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69A. Closes a tab
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1D. Big name in sportswear
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2D. Vegas venue
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3D. Fjords and coves
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4D. Civil rights activist Ruby
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5D. Person making a scene?
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6D. "Sweatpants" singer Faith
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7D. __ and proper
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8D. Judgy sound
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9D. Green ___ (Marvel supervillain)
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10D. Stop or yield, e.g.
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11D. Flash drive port
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12D. "Halo" singer's nickname
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15D. Secret hideaway
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17D. Kissing on the train, e.g.
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18D. Sent a message with a click
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23D. "Look out for that golf ball!"
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24D. Shopping complex
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25D. Said yes to
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26D. Allow
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29D. Jobs for Nancy Drew
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32D. 'Whichever'
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33D. Involuntarily made noise while laughing
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35D. Number on a birthday card
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37D. Frogs-to-be
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38D. "Bearded" flower
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39D. Green-___ monster
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40D. Chimpanzee e.g.
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41D. __ Moines Iowa
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45D. I, on the periodic table
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47D. Setting for the board games Obsession and Last Will
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49D. Feeling after going on a ride with screens, maybe
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50D. By mouth
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51D. Knights’ rides
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53D. Cantaloupe part
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55D. Land area units
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56D. "Heated Rivalry" org.
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58D. Pic to double-click
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60D. "Kapow!"
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61D. Bird on some Australian coins
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62D. Commercials
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63D. Rascally one
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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