Our USA Today Crossword Hints for June 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 6/9/26. 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. Say that again?
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5A. Lots
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9A. An epic novel may have several of them
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14A. Make at work
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15A. State with the most pigs
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16A. Defense against flooding
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17A. Nutrients like niacin and riboflavin
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19A. Airline employee
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20A. Word before "cow" or "cucumber"
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21A. Stuff for slicking back hair
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22A. Goes up a mountain
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24A. Rx drug
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25A. Collectible that might go on a backpack
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26A. Did a 5K
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29A. Rock 'n' roll legend who played a rectangular guitar
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35A. Ramen alternative
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36A. Beyond unkind
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37A. Night before a holiday
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38A. Name that's an anagram of "Liam"
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39A. It stands up for artists?
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40A. Name hidden in "Elaine Stritch"
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41A. Snake that squeezes its prey
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44A. Apt rhyme for "consents"
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45A. Some Google Maps data
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46A. Take in, in a way
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47A. Image Awards grp.
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51A. Explorer's fuel?
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54A. Streetcar
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57A. "No argument from me"
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58A. Bit of graphic language?
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60A. Oodles and oodles
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62A. Device that screeched in the '90s
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63A. Isn’t indifferent
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64A. Piece of cricket equipment
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65A. Hit the half-pipe
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66A. Flower part
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67A. Graduating class (abbr.)
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1D. Delicate Halloween decorations
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2D. Possess
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3D. "Aida" solo
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4D. Explosive invented in the 19th century
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5D. Prepared to fire an arrow
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6D. Work, work, work
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7D. Hold the deed to
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8D. Artemis org.
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9D. Totally tranquil
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10D. "You're an icon!"
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11D. Bun in the __
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12D. Take care of
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13D. Dries, like nail polish
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18D. Dry-___ beef
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23D. "Tell me everything!"
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24D. Threatening figures
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26D. Afro-Cuban dance
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27D. Ciao!
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28D. Fizzy brown drinks
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29D. Section for tubas
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30D. Boot from a post
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31D. John ___ (farm equipment brand)
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32D. Comedian Jay who owns Big Dog Garage
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33D. Even once
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34D. Without a doubt
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36D. WNBA team's tallest player, often
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40D. Let's do this thing!
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42D. Not repeated
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43D. Ear passages
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48D. Many Lebanese people
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49D. Tree on Lebanon's flag
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50D. They're so annoying!
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51D. Jewels in a crown
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52D. Run ___ (go wild)
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53D. Mixer in a highball glass
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55D. Basics of a subject
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56D. Water around a castle
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57D. Part of an agenda
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59D. Sister publication of Ebony
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61D. "___ you going to, or should I?"
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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