Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/23/26. 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. Leopard's feet
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5A. Brand known for toaster waffles
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9A. Exam type with spoken responses
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13A. Ladybug's body shape
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14A. Sound of anguish
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15A. Fashion flair
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16A. Ballroom dance inspired by a bullfight
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18A. Took a nasty fall
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19A. Alaska or Hawaii
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20A. __ Miserables
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21A. Sheds tears
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22A. Front part of a semi
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23A. Corp. money manager
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25A. Hypotheticals
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27A. City bus path: Abbr.
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29A. Eye part that regulates pupil diameter
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31A. Go inside
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33A. Perceived
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34A. Verbose to a fault
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36A. Security desk request
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38A. "Mom and Dad will totally freak out"
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40A. African desert with over 20 lakes
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42A. Delivery room doc
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43A. Boatloads
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44A. Remove soap from
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46A. Person from Glasgow
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50A. Insta profile snapshot
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51A. Tree with needles
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52A. Brutus Buckeye’s sch.
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54A. Bitter pub order
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55A. Put a bun in the oven, say
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57A. "A Quiet Place" language
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59A. "On Golden Pond" Oscar nominee Jane
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61A. Uncovers
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62A. Cheesy appetizers served warm with chips
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64A. Follows orders
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65A. Excited about
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66A. Giant menace in folklore
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67A. "Upright" instrument
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68A. Misrepresent
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69A. Daikon or parsnip
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1D. "NOVA" genre, for short
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2D. Gamer's icon
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3D. Pungent sushi condiment
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4D. Schedule opening
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5D. Brooding rock genre
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6D. Switch to a lighter hair color, say
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7D. Battering wind
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8D. Newborn’s bodysuit
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9D. Minion debuted in "The Rise of Gru"
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10D. Loaf often paired with pastrami
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11D. Big-name celeb
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12D. Live and ___ live
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15D. Talk back to
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17D. Mo. for advent calendars
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24D. Italian car with a "Prancing Horse" logo
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26D. Places to stash leftovers
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28D. Wrap things up
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30D. Shvitz
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32D. "Roots" actress Cicely
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33D. Looks over quickly
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35D. Stick in the canoe emoji
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37D. “L.A. Law” star Susan
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38D. "Nobody gives a hoot"
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39D. No longer in use
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40D. Sticky tree goop
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41D. "Open sesame" speaker
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45D. Many Baghdad residents
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47D. "Is it OK for me to leave now?"
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48D. Seasoned veteran
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49D. Matching cups, saucers and pot
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51D. ___ up (admit guilt)
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53D. Mysterious ship in the sky
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56D. Janglers on a ring
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58D. Became submerged
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60D. Lure for a dung beetle
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61D. Move like a buoy
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63D. Plant some seeds
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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