Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/17/26. 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. Texting letters
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4A. Bacalhau fish
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7A. Georgetown athlete
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11A. Tiny criticism
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12A. International oil grp.
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14A. "Angelic" street lamp effects
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15A. Sea urchin, on a sushi menu
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16A. Female lobsters
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17A. River in Pakistan
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18A. Event where players form lines at their table?
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21A. Garden with a serpent problem
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23A. Common St. Patrick's Day phrase
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25A. "Hey, you! Yes, you!"
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26A. ___ leches cake
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27A. Broadband option
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28A. Reusable pledge drive giveaway
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29A. To the left of the goalposts, say
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31A. Ideology, informally
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33A. Milky gemstone
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34A. Treats coldly?
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35A. Pozole and sumaghiyyeh, e.g.
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38A. Heredity determinant
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39A. Animal in the game Spots
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40A. Continent for the 45-Across
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41A. I thought you'd never ___!
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42A. There are 168 in a week
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44A. Partner in crime
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45A. Big cat with white-grey fur
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48A. Person making a scene?
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50A. Stop for Thomas the Tank Engine
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51A. Quaint place to retire?
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54A. Infinite pep
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57A. Charged particle
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58A. 'when r u getting here?'
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59A. Walk quietly
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60A. Judgy syllable
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61A. Firm up, like Jell-O
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62A. Keeps from littering
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1D. Awards season slight
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2D. Small-scale
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3D. Alliterative trio of words describing the Grinch
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4D. Fellow anchor
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5D. Gets ready to serve customers
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6D. Fabric in an iconic Britney Spears outfit
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7D. Largest ethnic group in China
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8D. Less fresh
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9D. "I can't believe the betrayal!"
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10D. Take stock of
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13D. Maxim for the average student?
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14D. Blackjack request
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19D. Model Bündchen
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20D. Brings onto the team
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22D. Sports org. that "Heated Rivalry" has made more popular
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24D. Egyptian goddess
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25D. Fourteen have been named Leo
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28D. Ancient Roman robe
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29D. Black ___ spider
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30D. "Feeling a little peckish myself"
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32D. "Octopus's Garden" singer Ringo
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36D. Take home the trophy
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37D. Put into words
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42D. Massive groups
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43D. ___ up (absorbs)
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44D. It makes felines frisky
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46D. ___binary
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47D. People who might work with feet?
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48D. Just some
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49D. Dove sounds
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52D. Grps. like Save the Children
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53D. TV ''Science Guy'' Bill
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55D. 4G ___
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56D. Federal org. with a flower in its logo
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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