Our USA Today Crossword Hints for June 12, 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, June 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 6/12/26. 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. Beaver's creation
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4A. ___ mater
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8A. Like some secret messages
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13A. Name hidden in "believe"
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15A. 'I am woman, hear me ___'
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16A. Enticing smell
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17A. Outdoor structure with monkey bars
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19A. Fees on Monopoly cards
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20A. Spanish for friend
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21A. Earliest time
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23A. Key above a tilde
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25A. __ v. Wade
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26A. Blokes
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29A. Historic section of a city
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33A. Depletes energy from
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35A. Night of much anticipation
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36A. Slushy treats
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38A. ___ 500 (auto race)
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39A. Place to grow your own salad ingredients
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43A. 401(k) alternatives
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44A. Catch some Z's
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45A. Apple computer
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46A. Elite NFL player
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49A. USB-C to USB-A connector
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51A. Wordle publisher (Abbr.)
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52A. Character's plot trajectory
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54A. LGBTQ+ activist Carey
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55A. Installment of a TV series
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59A. Its first big hit was Pong
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63A. October birthstones
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65A. Bazooka Joe or Fruit Stripe product
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67A. "Euphoria" actress Alexa
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68A. McEntire who stars in "Happy's Place"
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69A. Backside
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70A. Makes less difficult
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71A. "One more thing…"
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72A. Back talk
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1D. ___ vu ("I've experienced this before" feeling)
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2D. Class reunion attendee for short
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3D. Word before "Cooper" or "skirt"
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4D. We ___ Family (Sister Sledge song)
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5D. Bonfire fuel
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6D. Deli condiment
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7D. Knight's protective gear
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8D. Professional occupation
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9D. Raw metals
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10D. "Pretend I'm not here"
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11D. Pro trained in CPR
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12D. Prosecutors, for short
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14D. ___ on (urged)
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18D. Flipped out
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22D. Silent acknowledgement
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24D. ___-Cola
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27D. Make beloved
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28D. Bye Bye Bye boy band
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29D. Excessively
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30D. Groups of lawyers
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31D. Spiders' creations
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32D. Harlem Renaissance novelist Larsen
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34D. Broadcast
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35D. French water brand
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37D. Avocado pit, e.g.
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40D. Telepathic letters
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41D. One of three on a three-speed bike
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42D. Allure
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47D. Salary increases
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48D. Surgery sites for short
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50D. Spuds
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53D. Snake with a king variety
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56D. Ballet bend
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57D. Two-person sword fight, e.g.
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58D. Flows back, like the tide
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60D. Water, in Spanish
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61D. Distilled spirits made with sugarcane
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62D. Little troublemakers
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63D. Poem of praise
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64D. Samosa veggie
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66D. Steamed Chinese bun
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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