Our USA Today Crossword Hints for June 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 6/17/26. 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. Walgreens rival
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4A. Site you might use while playing Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
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8A. "If we're being generous . . ."
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14A. Lid
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15A. Explorer in kids' TV
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16A. Moon feature
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17A. Tony winner Stroker
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18A. Country bordered by Yemen
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19A. Tell on someone
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20A. "___ out, buns out"
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22A. They might be scrambled or fried
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24A. Home to the Colosseum
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25A. "Oprah With ___ and Harry"
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27A. Tale with a moral
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29A. Unsubscribes, perhaps
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31A. Used a bike
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35A. Pry
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38A. Pendulum paths
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39A. Seller of Billy bookcases
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40A. Sulks in a dramatic way
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41A. Science Guy Bill
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42A. Poetry slam sounds
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43A. Helper (Abbr.)
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44A. Smell
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45A. "The Prince of ___"
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46A. Legend
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47A. Nerds Gummy ___ (crunchy, juicy morsel)
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49A. Senior
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51A. Radiologists read them
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55A. It might prompt the line "A likely story," in a courtroom movie
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58A. Batters' stats
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60A. "The Astronaut" star Kate
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61A. Job application attachment
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63A. ___ Major (bear constellation)
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65A. Yoga accessory
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66A. Common kitchen type in a tiny home
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67A. Political takeover
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68A. 2028 Olympics host
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69A. Otherwise
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70A. Spot that you may skin
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71A. Big ___ (NCAA conference)
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1D. Deep Fissure
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2D. __ menu
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3D. Jellyfish injury
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4D. Wedding words
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5D. "The ___" (Charli XCX mockumentary)
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6D. Pull along
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7D. Good deal
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8D. Play a role
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9D. Hiking path
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10D. Castle gate-crashing weapon
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11D. Singer James
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12D. Work a merch table, say
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13D. Charlotte's ex-husband on "Sex and the City"
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21D. Engage in some idle conversation
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23D. Some UFOs
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26D. Smartphone programs
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28D. Some off-camera content, for short
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30D. "Happy Gilmore 2" star Adam
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32D. "I'm not ___" ("Help")
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33D. "The Idol" star Lily-Rose
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34D. Wind tile type, in mahjong
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35D. Flood with emails
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36D. Digging for dirt, maybe
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37D. Boot from office
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42D. Appear to be
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44D. Condition in "Every Last Word"
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48D. Kleenex product
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50D. Some electric scooters
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52D. Full spectrum
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53D. Wipe clear
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54D. Horned character played by Tim Curry
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55D. Jason's ship
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56D. "Girl dad" Shakespearean king
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57D. Belle ___ (Detroit River park)
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59D. Remove the wrinkles from
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62D. Seeing ___ dog
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64D. Gorilla, e.g
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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