Our USA Today Crossword Hints for June 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 6/22/26. 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. Mac alternatives
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4A. Reddit Q&A
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7A. Subject of many tastings
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11A. Clog-style shoe that might be adorned with Jibbitz
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12A. "Kapow!"
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13A. Olympic prize
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14A. 1990 film with the tagline "A family comedy without the family"
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16A. The Look author Michelle
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17A. They might be served in a kakejiru broth
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19A. Leg day unit
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20A. "Yada yada yada" letters
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21A. "Say it ___ so!"
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22A. Newsroom VIPs
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23A. Vulgar
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26A. Stereotypical party house
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27A. Literary Jane
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28A. ___ Instant Messenger
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29A. "___ Wanna Know?" (Arctic Monkeys song)
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30A. Brought up the rear?
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31A. "Twelve Years a Slave" memoirist
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36A. What opposites do, in a phrase
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37A. Bouquet holder
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38A. 1970s carpet style
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39A. Lose fur
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41A. Tears
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45A. Dish with a "Denver" variety
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47A. Opera solo
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49A. Atlas page
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50A. Make untidy
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51A. Facial feature for Frosty
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54A. Cool ___ cucumber
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55A. Prized mushroom
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56A. "Inferno" author
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57A. He/___ pronouns
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58A. Mad
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59A. Eavesdropped, maybe
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60A. Royal flush card
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61A. Casual tops
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62A. Plant-based milk brand
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1D. Poke
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2D. ___ estas?
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3D. "___ From a Hat" ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?" improv game)
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4D. Potatoes in Indian cuisine
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5D. Language with over a billion speakers
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6D. Kid lit's ___ Bedelia
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7D. Spider's spot
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8D. "Don't be a chicken!"
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9D. Casually mention that you and Zendaya text each other, say
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10D. Went by
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11D. "Wicked" director Jon M. __
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12D. Voting alliance
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13D. More than half
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15D. Picnic pests
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18D. Tolkien tree creature
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23D. Mojo Dojo ___ House (Ken's abode in "Barbie")
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24D. Umbrella term that encompasses styles like blues, gospel and zydeco
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25D. Nevertheless
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26D. Comic Sans and Wingdings, e.g.
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27D. Old-timey anesthetic
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29D. Rx writer
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30D. Blvd. crossers
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32D. Spoken exams
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33D. Dungeons & Dragons character sometimes called a wizard
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34D. In an obvious manner
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35D. AM/FM device
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40D. People with strong dislikes
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42D. "Way ahead of you!"
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43D. Lilac or mint green, e.g.
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44D. Zippy
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45D. ___ Steaks (Nebraska-based meat retailer)
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46D. Pricey steak
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48D. Thus
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52D. Impulse
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53D. Northern California valley
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55D. Step on it!
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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