Our USA Today Crossword Hints for July 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 7/9/26. 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. Do some sums
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4A. "Sum" homophone
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8A. ___ couture
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13A. Not against
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14A. Flibbertigibbet
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16A. Stripped-down NPR music event
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18A. Role-play
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19A. ___ Braden (civil rights activist)
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20A. Really lay on, like a horn
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21A. Butt one can bum
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22A. Ocean color
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24A. ___ fairy
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26A. Luau dish
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27A. Ingredient in beer and bread
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31A. 'Soon!'
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33A. Poetic shoutout
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35A. What a facepalm might mean
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36A. Crow sounds
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37A. More unusual
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39A. "Da ___" (nickname for a world-famous Chicagoan)
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40A. Accessibility law, for short
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41A. Insta post
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42A. Queen Latifah, e.g.
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44A. Like a friend who always has your back
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47A. That lady
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49A. Vintage
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50A. Purr-fect spot for sleeping, playing and scratching
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53A. "Te ___ mucho!"
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54A. Cheeky
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56A. Celebrity couple?
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57A. Rodent in a lab
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58A. YouTubers and TikTokkers, e.g.
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61A. Green Bay Packers fan
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62A. ___ tai
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63A. Scatter some seeds
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64A. Nile vipers
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65A. Likely response to "Who wants to go to Disneyland?"
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1D. Enthusiast
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2D. "Stay tuned . . . we'll be right back!"
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3D. Like an arid climate
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4D. Play part
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5D. Sick burn
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6D. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do!"
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7D. '. . . you get the idea'
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8D. Pullover shirt with buttons at the neckline
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9D. Like knowledge that might elicit a "How on EARTH did you know that?!"
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10D. Lyft alternative
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11D. Ripped
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12D. Phone number add-on (Abbr.)
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15D. Father-___ (expectant parent)
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16D. Strategic
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17D. Japanese soup stock
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23D. Roller coaster, e.g.
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25D. Channel with "Young Sheldon" reruns
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28D. Highway beautification program
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29D. Game series with warp pipes and mushroom power-ups
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30D. Questlove's band
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32D. Apex
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34D. Omit the word "not" in "Thou shalt not commit adultery" (as happened in a King James reprint dubbed the Wicked Bible), say
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38D. ___ golf
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39D. N95 masks, e.g.
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43D. Swell smell
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45D. Not quite right
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46D. Shoestrings
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48D. Lure into a sting operation
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51D. Actress Daly
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52D. Property documents
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54D. Fashionable Manhattan neighborhood
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55D. Once more
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58D. Includes on an email
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59D. J to ___ L-O! The Remixes (2002 album)
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60D. "I SO did not need to know that"
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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