Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/23/26. 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. "YOU betrayed me?"
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5A. Chocolaty coffees
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11A. Fave bud
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14A. Way in or out
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15A. Get some fresh air
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16A. "Fearless," for Taylor Swift
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17A. Person who perseveres
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19A. "Fast ___" (Tracy Chapman song)
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20A. Algonquian language
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21A. Final stage of a chess match
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23A. Shows the way
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25A. Sleep shirt, say
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26A. Thought "Welp, shouldn't have done that . . ."
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27A. Part of TGIF
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28A. Tiny particle
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30A. Kind of drum, fish or voice
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31A. "Keep your cool!"
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34A. Roam around
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35A. Person with a lot of influence
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37A. Bit of land in the sea
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38A. "Understand me?"
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42A. ___ Stadium (where the Mets used to play)
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43A. Memo header
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44A. Hush-hush doc
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45A. H.S. course in demand?
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46A. Mac alternatives
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47A. "The Office," for one
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50A. Toaster pastry type
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52A. Orange juice stuff
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53A. "That's my ___!" ("I'm on!")
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54A. Person who travels through channels?
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59A. Decisive NBA periods
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60A. Fill with love
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61A. "Back to you"
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62A. General on a restaurant menu
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63A. Say "it me," perhaps
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64A. Elly de la Cruz's team
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1D. Boston summer hours
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2D. "How adorbs!"
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3D. One who might fall into a trap?
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4D. Strongly encouraged
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5D. __ drop
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6D. "Odyssey of a Cockroach" author Yoko
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7D. Comedian Margaret
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8D. NBA all-star Olajuwon
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9D. Flared dress style
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10D. Tournament ranking
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11D. "I said so, that's why!"
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12D. Portrait holders
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13D. Managed
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18D. Laughing syllable
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22D. Rocky road component?
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23D. Jazz musician's job
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24D. Military nickname
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25D. Tall headwear pieces
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29D. ___-Tac-Toe
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30D. Anjou alternative
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32D. Away
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33D. River to the Colorado
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34D. Take the ___ (step into leadership)
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36D. CPR specialist
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37D. Fingers crossed!
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39D. Surrounded region
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40D. Brought home from the animal shelter
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41D. He absolutely loves ewe
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42D. Does some recon work
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43D. Honest-to-goodness
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45D. Disney World theme park home to the World Showcase
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46D. Susceptible
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48D. Nasdaq debut
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49D. Teach one-on-one
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51D. Laptop brand
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55D. Nashville-based awards org.
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56D. Word repeated three times in a Buster Poindexter song title
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57D. Not post-
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58D. Choice words
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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