Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/5/26. 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. Where "The Late Late Show" aired
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4A. With 58-Down, nickname for a crustacean that resembles an abominable snowman
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8A. "Finally done!"
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13A. ___ spot (touchy subject)
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14A. Dutch cheese
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15A. Employee's compensation
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16A. Stay with a host of hosts, say
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18A. Worshipped ones
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19A. Big Japanese dogs
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20A. Frosted ___ (spiked hairstyle)
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22A. Golf peg
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23A. Recycling container
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24A. Podcaster's need
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26A. Squirrel's snack
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27A. Completed the Badwater Ultramarathon, say
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28A. Casual meeting?
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30A. Momofuku specialty
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32A. Vinyl record shape
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33A. Musical performance with a libretto
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35A. Currency in Nepal
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36A. "Sleep tight!"
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39A. "Run it back"
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41A. Class that isn't hard to pass
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42A. Lacking heat
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43A. Passport mark
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45A. Drains of energy
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49A. Soapmaking ingredient
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50A. As well
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51A. Supporting
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53A. Cube used in tabletop games
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54A. Six-pack units
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55A. Channel for Mina Kimes
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57A. Four-player trick-taking game
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59A. "Call" or "fold" alternative
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61A. Series of wins
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63A. ___ Day ("American Idiot" band)
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64A. Goals
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65A. Word after "fine" or "applied"
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66A. Joan Didion piece in "The White Album"
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67A. Group of three
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68A. Wasp's friendlier cousin
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1D. Treat sometimes dunked in milk
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2D. Boston NHL team
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3D. Breakaway group
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4D. 'You betcha!'
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5D. End of Vanderbilt's URL
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6D. Sour
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7D. "Not to worry"
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8D. "The ___ You Can't Resist"
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9D. Owned
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10D. Vanity-driven "journeys"
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11D. Launch, like a new album
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12D. Magazine with an annual music festival
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13D. Scrape protectors
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17D. Spider-___ (Peter Porker's alias)
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21D. Many a dad joke
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25D. What shouldn't be put before the horse
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29D. "America's Got Talent" personality Mandel
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31D. Titular Tyler Perry character
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32D. “The Three Musketeers” author
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34D. Write, formally
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35D. X-___
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36D. "OMG, literally me also"
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37D. Highway entrance
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38D. Coffee drink in a Sabrina Carpenter song
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39D. On the loose
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40D. Places to be out for drinks?
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43D. Distress signal
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44D. Tall piece of headwear
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46D. Stick
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47D. Download illegally
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48D. Searches for
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50D. Wee
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52D. Not at home
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56D. Black, in French
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58D. See 4-Across
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60D. Toadfish habitat
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62D. "You didn't have to share that detail"
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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