Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/18/26. 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. Self-service money dispensers, for short
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5A. "American ___" (singing competition show)
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9A. ____ Amidala ("Star Wars" senator)
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14A. Pin the ___ on the donkey
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15A. Coke, e.g.
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16A. Natural hairdos
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17A. Vegetable in gumbo
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18A. Tournament ranking
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19A. Leave puzzled
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20A. Body's communication network
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23A. Angsty music genre
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24A. ___ faire
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25A. "Lovin on Me" rapper Jack
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28A. Sealy alternative
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30A. The Chicks and the Powerpuff Girls, for two
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33A. Be in debt
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34A. Under the weather
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36A. Big fuss
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37A. Audacious
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38A. Twisted figure that only has one side
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41A. Woe is me!
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43A. Lard or tallow
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44A. Spanish for 'sun'
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45A. Assistance
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46A. Porterhouse, e.g
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48A. Change
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52A. Bye now!
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54A. Extra periods: Abbr.
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56A. If u ask me
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57A. Shops that sell excess inventory
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61A. Word that can follow "monster" or "food"
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63A. Workplace safety org.
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64A. Role for an actor
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65A. __ beaucoup
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66A. Swerve suddenly
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67A. One of 12 for a cube
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68A. That is to say …
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69A. Makes a mistake
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70A. Moose and elk
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1D. Observes Yom Kippur
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2D. "I want to join you!"
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3D. Bathroom fixture often seen above the sink
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4D. Eastern European person
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5D. Debate topic
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6D. "It ___ even matter" ("There's no point")
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7D. Celebratory pieces
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8D. "___ Marmalade"
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9D. Rotini and fettuccini
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10D. Following
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11D. Percussive track
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12D. Mama's partner, perhaps
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13D. Particularly, in a text
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21D. Dental hygiene brand
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22D. Bamboo ___
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26D. Bird with a "great horned" and "barn" variety
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27D. Get married
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29D. Uncles, in Spanish
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31D. Worshipper of Jah
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32D. Driver's licenses, e.g
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35D. Elevate
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37D. Toucan's beak
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38D. Double-checked, say
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39D. Dubai's country: Abbr.
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40D. Playfully make fun of
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41D. Batteries for some remotes
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42D. Tell a fib
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46D. "The Social Network" writer Aaron
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47D. Like some delis or kitchens
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49D. Long-winded rant
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50D. Appear
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51D. List of players
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53D. State flower of New Mexico
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55D. Pre-1917 Russian rulers
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58D. The first "l" of "loml"
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59D. Software customer
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60D. Opinion article
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61D. "I did NOT need to know that!"
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62D. Dreamy sleep phase
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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