Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 30, 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 30, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/30/26. 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. It twinkles in the night sky
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5A. Fancy neckwear
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10A. Rounded hairstyle
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14A. Part of a book
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15A. Gave out light
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16A. Gunky buildup
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17A. Company leader, for short
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18A. "Frida" actor Hayek
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19A. Signaled
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20A. Vast
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21A. Respected community member
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22A. Disencumbers
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23A. Hold on!
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25A. Openly queer
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26A. Drifts through the air
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28A. Za'atar and ___ (classic pairing in a dip)
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33A. Sound heard in a dog park
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34A. "Sagwa, the Chinese ___ Cat" (cartoon feline with a colorpoint coat)
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37A. Medication-approving org.
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38A. Compete
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39A. Unjust
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40A. “Waterfalls” girl group
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41A. "___ the Pearl" (nickname for basketball player Monroe)
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43A. Highlighter colors
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44A. Singular or plural pronoun
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45A. Break a fast
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47A. Recipient of many returns
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48A. Forest frolicker
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49A. Comment made with a wink
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52A. Central character in Toni Morrison's "Jazz"
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55A. Itty-bitty mint
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56A. Make like new
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57A. Part of a canopy
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59A. Newsroom figures
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60A. Surfaces and Zenbooks
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61A. One-___-million chance
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62A. Cow’s greeting
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63A. Colorado time zone, for short
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64A. Tax ID
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65A. Texting format
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1D. Gush
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2D. New York ___ Workers Alliance (drivers' union)
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3D. Features of May-December relationships
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4D. Not that long ago
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5D. Obnoxious people
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6D. Fossil-yielding rock
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7D. Something that offers little consolation
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8D. "This one's ___!"
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9D. Eye drop
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10D. Amass over time
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11D. Underwear brand whose logo is often misremembered as featuring a cornucopia
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12D. Deeply regretted
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13D. Likelihood
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24D. The "A" of PTA (Abbr.)
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25D. Not obsessed with anymore
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26D. Shore sight
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27D. "___ Code" (opera podcast)
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29D. Tilts
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30D. Egyptian goddess
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31D. Doing nothing
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32D. Like some lingerie
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35D. Tiny, charged particle
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36D. Didn't dine out
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42D. Frothy lavender drink, perhaps
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44D. Fairy's under-the-pillow find
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46D. 'In other words . . .'
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48D. Nightclubs with mirrored balls
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49D. Letters before ://
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50D. "Unless I'm mistaken . . .," in a text
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51D. Clickable desktop images
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52D. Viper's secretion
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53D. Makes a mistake
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54D. It may require bubbling in answers
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56D. Male sheep
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58D. Prefix with sexual
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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