Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/8/26. 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. "I'll ___" ("Nah, I'm good")
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5A. Delete
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10A. Event for a swimmer or runner
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14A. Tweak a draft
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15A. Starter courses at some restaurants
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16A. Arizona county home to Castle Dome Landing
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17A. La __ Tar Pits
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18A. Musée dOrsay city
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19A. Stumble
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20A. Annual New England race
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23A. Unit roughly equal to two pints
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24A. Word before "dropper" or "popper"
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25A. Tent stake
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27A. "when r u due in?"
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28A. Limits
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32A. Williams who wrote "The Adventures of Qai Qai"
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34A. Evian competitor
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36A. Feed for a steed
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37A. Trendsetter with impeccable style
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40A. Cliched dog name
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42A. Instagram follower?
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43A. Announce in a grand way
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46A. Carmen Maria Machado's "Meat Eater No. 5," e.g.
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47A. Gob of gum
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50A. Shaggy Himalayan animal
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51A. Totally fine
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53A. Seething
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55A. Mathematical expression whose numerator and denominator are both integers
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60A. Affectionate email sign-off
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61A. Part of a Tibetan Buddhist title
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62A. Sicilian Peak
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63A. Dual-value blackjack cards
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64A. Refrain (from)
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65A. Took to court
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66A. Bhindi masala ingredient
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67A. Ownership documents
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68A. Initialism similar to "FYI"
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1D. Annoyance in a shoe
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2D. Highly skilled
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3D. Post-lunch nap
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4D. Connecticut, for one
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5D. "SportsCenter" channel
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6D. Wander aimlessly
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7D. Personal vibe
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8D. Pointy church part
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9D. English class assignments
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10D. "Trimming hair makes it grow faster," e.g.
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11D. ___ Union
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12D. Distinguished
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13D. Touch, like a phone icon
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21D. Apex predators of the seas
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22D. Support for a driver?
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26D. What Brits refer to as "petrol"
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29D. Word before "blonde" or "Wednesday"
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30D. Picked up the tab
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31D. Play detective
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33D. One of nine in the board game Clue
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34D. ___ encryption
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35D. Fascinated by
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37D. Cough up
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38D. Neat drink’s lack
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39D. Open mic performer, often
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40D. Bashful
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41D. Mrs. ___ (Clue character)
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44D. On the ___ (hiding out)
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45D. Thingamajig
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47D. "Don't leave without me!"
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48D. Makes Amends
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49D. Gracias response
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52D. Scoundrel
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54D. GPS suggestions (Abbr.)
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56D. Arizona city home to the i.d.e.a. Museum
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57D. Floating ice sheet
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58D. Midnight pantry visit
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59D. Lends a hand
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60D. Larb cuisine
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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