Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/28/26. 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. Discord admins
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5A. "Close to You" actor Elliot
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9A. _eats _er _inute
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12A. Fencing sword
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13A. Adored celebrities
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15A. 'Pressure' singer Lennox
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16A. Bread soaked in an eggy mixture then grilled
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18A. White ___ (Chicago team)
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19A. Set on fire
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20A. Matching cups saucers pot etc.
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22A. Caspian and Sargasso, for two
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23A. Horse's hair
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26A. ___ Alliance (Luke, Leia and others)
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28A. Attempted
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30A. Some deli loaves
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32A. Intense anger
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33A. Creative thought
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35A. Performed perfectly
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37A. Extra-thick breakfast item cooked in an iron
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41A. Champagne + orange juice
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42A. Darth Vader's garment
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43A. Recedes
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44A. Unexpected hitch
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46A. Intense anger
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51A. Adds to the payroll
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53A. Object in a shopping cart
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55A. Pixar title character who meets aliens
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56A. "Inception" actress Cotillard
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58A. All four of a square's are right
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60A. Alphabet beginning
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61A. Thick, creamy dairy product in some parfaits
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64A. Multihyphenate Issa
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65A. Throw with effort
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66A. "I triple-dog- ___ you!"
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67A. Short albums, for short
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68A. Prophetic sign
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69A. Acorn for one
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1D. Corporate union
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2D. ChatGPT creator
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3D. "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" character played by Lauren Lapkus
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4D. Religious offshoot
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5D. Peach discard
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6D. Hullabaloo
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7D. Chin beard
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8D. What __ can I say?
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9D. "A League of Their Own" sport
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10D. Woman working with a mentor
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11D. Combine
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14D. One might be wished upon
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16D. Rock in rock paper scissors
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17D. Clothing border
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21D. Sans ___ (font option)
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24D. Geometry calculation
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25D. Feline meme with a Pop-Tart body
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27D. Was ahead
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29D. Uses a shovel
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31D. Finger-click sound
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34D. Buenos __
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36D. Not many
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37D. Korean rice dish
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38D. Adopts enthusiastically
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39D. Last one across the finish line
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40D. Pay rate
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41D. Just so-so
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45D. Opening time for some stores
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47D. Jamaican music genre
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48D. Appeal
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49D. Having multiple levels
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50D. Entertain guests
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52D. Weary exhalation
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54D. Star Wars Day month
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57D. Sandwich cookie with many varieties
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59D. Silent assents
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60D. 'We ___ Family' (Sister Sledge hit)
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62D. December 31, notably
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63D. Ncuti Gatwa's role in "Barbie"
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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