Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 12, 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 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/12/26. 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. Tequila serving
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5A. Amazed
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9A. Places to get pedicures
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13A. Tiny skin opening
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14A. Unadorned
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15A. Where the Lhasa apso originated
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17A. Big-screen movie format
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18A. Fill to the ___
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19A. "You get a car! You get a car! Everybody gets a car!" TV host
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20A. "Hold on, this crew is onto something . . ."
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23A. Microbrewery brew
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24A. Astrological sign with the shortest name
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25A. CBS logo
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26A. Renters' contracts
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28A. Get out of Dodge
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30A. Tear apart
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33A. "Just ___ me a chance!"
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34A. Bummed
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36A. Atlas page
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37A. Big nights before big days
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38A. Network that airs "Phineas and Ferb"
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42A. Eighteen-wheeler
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43A. Formerly named
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44A. Young fella
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45A. Thrift store caveat
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46A. Imitated
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48A. Desert rest spots
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52A. Word before "note" or "math"
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54A. Part of a glass
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56A. End of a university's 57-Across
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57A. Info in an address bar
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58A. Madonna's first No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100
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62A. Call to mind
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64A. Spitballs or paintballs
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65A. 'That stings!'
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66A. Simple machine with a fulcrum
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67A. Storyteller
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68A. Self-referential
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69A. Bumper ding
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70A. Artisan's website
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71A. Hey c'mere!
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1D. Dishes some dirt
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2D. H.S. class that might address financial literacy
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3D. Skilled speaker
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4D. Send a message with one's thumbs
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5D. "Downton ___"
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6D. Closer, in a guessing game
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7D. "Modern Family" actor Stonestreet
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8D. Presentation about a product
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9D. Add fuel to
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10D. Domino dot
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11D. Like a pumice stone
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12D. Where many geographical measurements begin
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16D. Some capstone projects
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21D. She-Ra's twin brother
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22D. Friend from way back
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27D. List of discussion topics
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29D. Basketball pass that leads to a score
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31D. Host who introduces acts
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32D. "Not for me"
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35D. North America's highest peak
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38D. Warranted
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39D. "She's the one for me"
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40D. Definitely!
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41D. "All's Fair" star Watts
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42D. Nick Fury portrayer ___ L. Jackson
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47D. Serious plays
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49D. Smooth transitions
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50D. Royal orders
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51D. Accessory offering UV protection
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53D. Watchful
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55D. Off-white color
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59D. Leafy green
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60D. Radiate
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61D. Effortless win
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63D. "Jeopardy!" host Jennings
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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