Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 26, 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 26, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/26/26. 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. Saves, like a location in Apple Maps
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5A. ___ Ramyun (instant noodle brand)
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9A. Pat gently
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12A. Tres Leches Pancake Combo chain
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13A. Items slid in curling games
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15A. Vaccine molecule
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16A. "The Notebook" actor Rowlands
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17A. Pitter-___ (sound of raindrops)
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18A. Very long time
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19A. "Chill out, buddy"
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21A. Carne ___ tacos
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23A. Resource that's smelted
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24A. Spotted wildcat
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26A. Preach!
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27A. Youngest age for a nonagenarian
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29A. Phoenix Mercury star Thomas
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31A. Sesame oil amt.
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32A. Zelle alternative
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35A. Enthusiastic go-getter
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39A. Agitated state
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40A. Dim __
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42A. Go screen-free for a day, maybe
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45A. Didn't run the ball
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48A. ___ down (trim)
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49A. Choice
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53A. "text if u wanna hang!"
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54A. Dice-rolling game with fetch, roll and bury actions
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56A. Follow Jewish dietary restrictions
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58A. 2026 event for Cerebras, for short
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59A. Raspy-sounding
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61A. Zilch
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62A. For sure!
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63A. "Coco" character voiced by Gael Garcia Bernal
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64A. There are six in an inning
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65A. Magazine VIPs
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66A. Word after "help" or "treadmill"
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67A. Super Mario ___
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1D. Bird that's scientifically the same as a dove
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2D. "You're not imagining that buzzing noise!"
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3D. Gibberish
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4D. ___/neuter clinic
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5D. Actor's workplace
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6D. Place with key cards
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7D. Opening words?
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8D. Once known as
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9D. Aspirations
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10D. Battery ends
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11D. ___ pudding (dessert with vanilla wafers)
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13D. Like some Takis
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14D. Mrs. in Spanish
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20D. Hotdish bit
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22D. "No more details needed, I'm there!"
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25D. Small plate
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28D. Ornamental shoulder piece
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30D. Loo
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32D. ___-med track
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33D. Muscles used in the dead bug exercise
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34D. So far
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36D. Wildebeest
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37D. Thus
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38D. Time when folks buckle up and try to get to work?
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41D. Souvenir
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42D. Silver lining
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43D. Caught some z's
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44D. Puts sourdough in the fridge overnight, perhaps
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45D. "All in" game
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46D. Year, in Portuguese
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47D. Pressure
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50D. 'Catch ya later!'
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51D. Pasteis de nata (custard ___ often topped with cinnamon)
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52D. No worries
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55D. "Keep it down!"
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57D. Snooty person
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60D. Its 2025 Word of the Year was "rage bait" (Abbr.)
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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