Our USA Today Crossword Hints for June 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 6/5/26. 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. What 🙁 means in a text
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6A. Vegetarian protein
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10A. Piece of rollerskating gear
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13A. Requiring lots of attention
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14A. "___ order is ready!"
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15A. Rounded roof
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16A. Body of water romanticized by Henry David Thoreau
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18A. Sadly
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19A. Basic biographical bit
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20A. Run out of battery
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21A. When an assignment needs to be turned in
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23A. Seasons of Love musical
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25A. ___-throated flycatcher (pale bird)
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27A. Harder to find
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28A. Atlanta WNBA squad
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30A. Stench
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33A. Not at home
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34A. She, her or hers, e.g.
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37A. Puts on TV
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38A. "Hold on now . . ."
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40A. Places with saunas
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42A. Rear
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43A. Bask at the beach
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44A. The femur, e.g.
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45A. Complete an online contract
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49A. "Lather, ___, repeat"
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51A. Male sheep
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54A. Capital of Norway
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55A. Made into law
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58A. Midday snooze
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60A. Smidgeon
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61A. Jazz legend James
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62A. Have a stroll
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65A. Semester or quarter
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66A. Academic citation abbreviation
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67A. Baby bottle unit
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68A. 'my b'
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69A. Herb in stuffing
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70A. Went by pedaling
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1D. Look ___ (do some soul-searching)
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2D. Paltry
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3D. Greek goddess of the moon
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4D. Make a sum
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5D. Artificially colored
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6D. Uses a keyboard
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7D. "I'm away from my desk" abbreviation
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8D. Bankroll
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9D. One of Pakistan's official languages
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10D. Instant photo brand
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11D. Untrained person
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12D. Arid habitats for cactus wrens
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15D. Avant-garde art movement
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17D. Actor Long
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22D. Slip up
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24D. Spanish appetizers
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26D. Indiana University alum
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29D. Medical diagnostic scan (Abbr.)
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31D. Two-player Mario Party 8 faceoff
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32D. 'Just this ___ . . .'
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35D. Former NBA forward Porter Jr.
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36D. Flatbread with a palindromic name
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37D. Thus
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38D. "Shall we give it a go?"
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39D. English translation of the Mandarin "yi" or Japanese "ichi"
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40D. Avenues
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41D. Artist working with watercolor, oil or acrylic
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44D. Make a wager
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46D. "My performance was terrible!"
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47D. Fleeting look
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48D. Silently gave approval
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50D. Fraudulent scheme
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52D. Achilles tendon's place
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53D. Goat’s sound
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56D. Female sheep
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57D. Numbers crunched in analytics
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59D. "No __!": "Happy to help!"
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63D. Fall behind
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64D. Yes monsieur!
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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