Our USA Today Crossword Hints for June 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 6/2/26. 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. "Well, that's a bummer!"
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6A. "Wait, that was me?"
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10A. Help out at the squat rack
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14A. Dish of uncooked, lightly dressed fish
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15A. Roadwork marker
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16A. Does the wrong thing
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17A. Crispy breakfast side order
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19A. "Hope all is well in your ___ of the woods!"
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20A. Sword used by James Bond in "Die Another Day"
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21A. ___ Arbor, Michigan
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22A. 'The gram'
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24A. Family secret, perhaps
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27A. Felt hat with a tassel
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28A. Compact cars similar to Pontiac Sunfires
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33A. Developmental stage
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34A. ___-Mex
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35A. "Thanks a ___!" ("I appreciate you!")
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36A. Immeasurably long time
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37A. “Kidding!”
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40A. Hi-___ graphics
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42A. Pixar short named after a steamed bun
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43A. Thus
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45A. Name meaning 'king'
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47A. Wrongfully seize
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49A. Court-appointed caretakers
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53A. 4G ___
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54A. Yellow "Looney Tunes" bird
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55A. Contorts
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58A. Sheep's sound
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59A. Squabble
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63A. Get ___ of (toss)
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64A. "Love Rollercoaster" band, and a description of the ends of 17-, 28- and 49-Across
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67A. Rage
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68A. Houseplants with fronds
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69A. ___ line (dance formation)
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70A. For each
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71A. Not real
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72A. Private teacher
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1D. Feel sore
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2D. Word after "cling" or "shrink"
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3D. Source of inspiration
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4D. Sticks
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5D. ___ Hill (San Francisco neighborhood)
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6D. Legendary
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7D. Thoroughly memorized
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8D. Traveler’s lodging
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9D. Person from the South Asian diaspora
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10D. Karate instructor
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11D. Salted burger roll
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12D. Whale on some totem poles
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13D. "For shame!"
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18D. Suggestive
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23D. Super Bowl org.
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25D. Unlike this clue's number
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26D. At any time
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28D. Mowing the lawn, for one
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29D. Seldom-motorized flying apparatus
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30D. Slangy term for a guitar battle instrument
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31D. Bellows
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32D. Knock it off!
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33D. Spa treatment
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38D. End of a charity's website
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39D. Pulled tight
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41D. Diamonds or hearts
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44D. Overnight ___
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46D. It's essential for chewing food
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48D. "I disagree!"
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50D. Release, like steam
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51D. Brings in crops
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52D. Start a round of Omaha Hold 'em
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55D. Vacation
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56D. Electricity carrier
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57D. __ butter (lotion ingredient)
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60D. ___-up frustration
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61D. Jason's ship, in mythology
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62D. Onetime Russian ruler
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65D. Bother
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66D. Perform like a thespian
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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