Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 11, 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 11, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/11/26. 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. Gumballs, shape-wise
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5A. Snakes in some hieroglyphics
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9A. Makes a happy-cat sound
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14A. Equivalent of 5,280 feet
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15A. Ren Faire "you"
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16A. Nonsensical
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17A. Macro or micro subj.
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18A. Sharp taste
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19A. Special indulgence
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20A. "I'm happy to see them gone!"
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23A. WTA's counterpart
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24A. High or low card
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25A. Singer who revealed her pregnancy during her Super Bowl halftime performance
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29A. Strict
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31A. Pot's potent part
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32A. "It's not that ___"
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33A. Dry
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34A. __ away from (avoids)
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36A. Digital hot tub tester?
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37A. Potential for improvement
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40A. Gobbled up
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42A. Wetland with grasses
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43A. Timbuktu's country
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46A. Really stink
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48A. "Peekaboo, I ___ you!"
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49A. Inches and centimeters
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51A. Colorful cats that are almost always female
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53A. __ drop
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55A. Sch. whose mascot is Willie the Wildcat
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56A. What comedians hope audiences have
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59A. Alabama city in civil rights history
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62A. Nation whose flag has "Allahu Akbar" written 22 times
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63A. Stab of hunger
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64A. Astrological ram
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65A. ___ Sarratore ("My Brilliant Friend" character)
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66A. Thinnest U.S. coin
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67A. It might have foam art
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68A. Flying annoyance?
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69A. Poetic tributes
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1D. Horseshoe-shaped letters
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2D. Lasagna cheese
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3D. Compilation of goofy gaffes
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4D. Convey
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5D. Top story
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6D. What an umbrella provides
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7D. Water lily habitat
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8D. Candy-related "rush"
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9D. Curveball, e.g.
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10D. Still in bold, like an email
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11D. Actress Issa
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12D. Genetic messenger
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13D. Certain volleyball pass
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21D. "That's a bit off-topic"
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22D. More kind
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26D. After expenses
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27D. Prefix meaning new
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28D. "Great" primate
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30D. ___ Grande
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31D. Not these
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34D. Emphasizing
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35D. What "to the moon and back" can mean
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38D. Layer of bricks
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39D. Obi-__ Kenobi
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40D. Three-pointer's trajectory
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41D. What "chai" means in Hindi
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44D. Hyphenated brand name on a Fun Dip wrapper
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45D. "I've got this one"
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47D. Fate
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50D. Intensifies suddenly
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52D. Stop
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53D. Disney role for Auli'i Cravalho
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54D. "In case that doesn't work out . . ."
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57D. __ Brockovich
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58D. Chignon or messy bun
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59D. Spanish for salt
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60D. Noteworthy period
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61D. Like sparkling sparklers
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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