Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 1, 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, March 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/1/26. 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. Cherry part that might be tied with a tongue
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5A. Water-filled ditch around a castle
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9A. Back half of a vinyl
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14A. "The Summer I Turned Pretty" actress Tung
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15A. Gumbo veggie
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16A. 2:1, for one
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17A. Jane Goodall studied them
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18A. Lyft alternative
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19A. Highest mountain range outside of Asia
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20A. Super-quickly
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23A. Indigenous Peoples' Day mo.
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24A. "Come See Me in ___ Good Light"
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25A. Super-stuck
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29A. Boggy
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31A. Cloudy area?
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32A. 2025 event for StubHub, for short
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33A. Piece of pizza
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34A. Youngest Brontë sister
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36A. Against
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37A. Fueling up on pasta, rice, etc. before a big race
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40A. Formal deal
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42A. Pillow annoyance
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43A. Indiana NFL team
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46A. __-free plastic
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47A. Word after "kiss" or "shaky"
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48A. Money in Spanish
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49A. The 12 in "12 Angry Men"
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51A. Prince, to a king
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52A. Ross' 51-Across on "Friends"
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53A. Smooth area around a golf hole
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57A. After, in French
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60A. "I am ___ ! I am aghast!" ("Les Miz" lyric)
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61A. Otherwise
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62A. Billboard offering
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63A. That's bull!
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64A. IKEA bed frame bit
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65A. Roman garments
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66A. They're sometimes dramatic
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67A. Small baking amts.
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1D. Some ski races
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2D. Current
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3D. Vehicle for fighting climate change
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4D. Face covering at the Capulet ball
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5D. Sassy
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6D. "Alright, see ya!"
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7D. Hercules' half-brother
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8D. Waterproof cover
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9D. Ultrasmart
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10D. Ho ho ho! speaker
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11D. ___ be my pleasure!
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12D. "Roll for initiative" item
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13D. Lip balm brand
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21D. Bygone anesthetic
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22D. Thumbs-upped
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26D. "Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh" song
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27D. Like the name Josh for a jester
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28D. "Who? Little old me?!"
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30D. Sing "do-ya da-ba doo"
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31D. Break sharply
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34D. Grad
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35D. Eating syllable
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36D. Unidentified, for short
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38D. Play at max volume
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39D. Gingerbread house glue
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40D. Sticky sammie
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41D. Quechua word for "Lord"
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44D. Maple syrup source
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45D. Some Elizabeth Barrett Browning poems
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47D. Pizza edges
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48D. Pooches, in slang
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50D. "Rigoletto," e.g.
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51D. Pig sound
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54D. 'Toodles!'
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55D. Dr. Frankenstein's assistant
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56D. Take some "me" time
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57D. One of two in "Les Miz"
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58D. Soup made with rice noodles
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59D. Cleaning cloth
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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