Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 7, 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 7, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/7/26. 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. Opposite of "dusk"
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5A. Cotton-tipped tool
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9A. Throws for a loop
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14A. Soothing succulent
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15A. Fruit that might be poached
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16A. Orange ___ tea
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17A. Photography gear that can show a flower growing in seconds
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20A. Prez on the penny
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21A. D.C. summer hours
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22A. Distort
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23A. App with Reels, for short
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25A. Bay Area university city
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29A. Curious toddler's question
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30A. Warring Olympian
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31A. Animal such as a bonobo
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32A. Solo that ends on a high note?
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34A. "___ what ___"
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35A. Part of a plan?
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36A. Dessert that's soaked in a trio of dairy products
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39A. There are two in "Company"
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40A. Loch with a cryptid
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41A. Tints
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42A. ___ capita
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43A. Chess or Go
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44A. "Let there be light" speaker
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45A. Unassertive type, metaphorically
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47A. Come up
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50A. Quick look
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51A. "Rhythm ___ Dancer" ('90s hit)
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52A. Actress Longoria
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54A. Shamrock
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59A. ___ pan (circular baking tool with a hole)
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60A. Civil rights icon Parks
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61A. Fender bender result?
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62A. Pile up
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63A. Low-quality AI-generated material
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64A. Laryngitis docs
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1D. Statistical info
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2D. "I was at a crossword tournament when it happened!," e.g.
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3D. "20th Century ___" (Mike Mills film)
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4D. Word before a birth name
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5D. Self-care outing
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6D. Shed tears
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7D. Versatile batteries
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8D. Where pilsners are made
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9D. L.A.'s WNBA team
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10D. Sun Devils' city
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11D. Luau instrument, for short
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12D. Negative conjunction
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13D. Poseidon's realm
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18D. "___ Weapon" (action movie franchise)
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19D. Stroke gently
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24D. Holey cheese
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25D. Gift including body wash, a loofah, lotion, etc.
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26D. Fried Hanukkah treat
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27D. Some swords
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28D. You bet!
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32D. Flew in a curved path
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33D. Like chiptune music
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34D. Some freezer fixtures
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35D. ___ Arabia
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36D. Noisy dance style
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37D. Hardest substance in the human body
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38D. Composed for a group of singers
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43D. Welcomes
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44D. It gets tightened after filling up
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46D. Hot takes in newspapers
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48D. "___ Nation Army"
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49D. Caterer's gig
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51D. "Should that happen …"
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53D. The "A" of MFA
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54D. "Details to come" letters
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55D. Use a kazoo, say
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56D. Modern vaccine molecule
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57D. Early ISP
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58D. Poetic tribute
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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