Our USA Today Crossword Hints for June 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 6/18/26. 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. Papas' partners, sometimes
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6A. Food sold by the dozen
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10A. Eight, en espanol
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14A. Clear a whiteboard
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15A. Word preceding "rug" or "code"
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16A. Item on a theater stage
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17A. Justice Sotomayor
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18A. You ___ what you sow
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19A. Basketball hoop edges
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20A. Floral nickname for Kansas
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23A. Purpose
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24A. Winery container
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25A. Spin around
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27A. Puzzle
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30A. "SNL" alum Nwodim
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32A. Status ___
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33A. Rower's tool
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34A. Buddy
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35A. Like karaoke music
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36A. Piece of reporting
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39A. Great Red ___ (storm in Jupiter's atmosphere)
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41A. Genre for the All-American Rejects
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42A. LAX org.
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43A. Faux ___ (social blunder)
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44A. ___ There Delilah (Plain White T's song)
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45A. Some are blocked by noise-canceling headphones
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49A. 'Someone Like You' singer
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51A. Animal that might be great
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52A. Negroni liquor
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53A. Birds with a musical name
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58A. It's guarded in soccer
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59A. Rotating car part
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60A. Tinder or Bumble alternative
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61A. Sharp pain
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62A. Apple tablet?
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63A. Respected figure
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64A. Fruits in some jams
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65A. Like an optimistic viewpoint
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66A. "___ of Something New" ("High School Musical" song)
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1D. Drop the ball
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2D. Titillate
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3D. Bedside ___ (skill for a good doctor)
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4D. 'Dream on!'
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5D. Tightly close
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6D. Q-Tip target
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7D. Welcome at the door
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8D. Equipment
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9D. Drains
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10D. TV host with a book club
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11D. Analytic review
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12D. One of 755 hit by Hank Aaron
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13D. Photo ___ (media events)
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21D. Supervise
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22D. "One Fish, ___ Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish"
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26D. Traveler's record
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28D. Mary Oliver, for example
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29D. Topic for the bar?
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30D. Have some banh mi
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31D. Sparkly craft item
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34D. Opposite of con
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35D. ___ dunk
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36D. Jewelry in a septum piercing
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37D. "The Joy Luck Club" author Tan
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38D. CBS forensic drama series
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39D. Relaxing resort amenity
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40D. Southeast Asian noodle dish
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44D. Clothing line?
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45D. Quick
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46D. Country with the highest density of primates in Africa
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47D. Stick around
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48D. Self-___ (character in a story meant to represent the author)
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50D. Respiratory organs
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51D. Book of maps
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54D. Duo
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55D. New York Comic Con, for one
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56D. ___ All That (1999 film)
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57D. Droop
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58D. UV-blocking letters
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.
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