Our USA Today Crossword Hints for June 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 6/19/26. 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. Speak with a gravelly voice
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5A. Sharp point
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9A. Church refrain
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13A. Box lunch that might contain baran
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14A. Tech giant
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15A. "Pardon me, would you ___ any Grey Poupon?"
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16A. "Despicable Me" character who says "It's so fluffy!"
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17A. Like khanom bueang
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18A. Peepers
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19A. Suddenly says those three little words
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22A. Hot spot in Yellowstone
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23A. "It's ... just okay"
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24A. Lip balm brand
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27A. Aliens (Abbr.)
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28A. Places for studs
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31A. "It's ___ be a scorcher!"
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33A. Part of an ice skate
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35A. Tackled a karaoke song alone
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36A. Writer who challenges injustice through verse, perhaps
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38A. Claws on bird "paws"
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40A. Pumpkin parts
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41A. Word with "surf" or "source"
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42A. ___ mandala (Tibetan Buddhist tradition)
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43A. TD throwers
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46A. Encountered
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47A. "___ to the Artichoke"
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49A. Not certain
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52A. Candid view
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56A. Particle with protons
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58A. One might read "Happy 21st birthday! Again!"
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59A. Taboo things
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60A. Actor's assignment
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61A. In the thick of
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62A. Wear away
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63A. "Peachy-___!"
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64A. Limbs that Michael Flatley reportedly insured for millions
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65A. Adriatic and Arabian, e.g.
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1D. Rue
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2D. Irks
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3D. El Castillo in Chichen Itza has 365
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4D. Crew
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5D. Spot for a soak
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6D. Dull pain
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7D. Kingdoms
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8D. Buy off
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9D. [Cough cough]
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10D. "Perhaps I'm wrong"
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11D. Night before
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12D. Classic game console
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13D. Girl Scout award
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20D. Rewards for pups
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21D. "Phew! Great to hear!"
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25D. Number in "A Chorus Line"
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26D. Bummed
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29D. Suffix for "Gator"
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30D. Maria who won the Nobel Peace Prize
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32D. Fútbol cries
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33D. Feature of Bert, but not Ernie
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34D. Home to Larry, Downing Street's Chief Mouser
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35D. Accelerated
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36D. Storytelling inconsistency
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37D. X
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38D. Channel with old films
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39D. __ you okay?
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42D. Kind of seed on some buns
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43D. Andes crop
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44D. Dwells on
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45D. "Make it make ___"
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48D. Sticker of a stick figure family
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50D. "Although she's dressed up to the ___ / At sixes and sevens with you"
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51D. One might wake you up or put you to sleep
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53D. Warning sign
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54D. Calc prereq
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55D. Chances
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56D. Noah's ship
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57D. Tip for a ballet dancer?
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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