Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/3/26. 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. Fashion-forward
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5A. Lava-to-be
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10A. Morsel
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13A. "Come on, baby, do the ___-Motion"
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14A. Only if you want to!
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16A. Mathematician Turing
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17A. Totally extra
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18A. Name of 40% of the Spice Girls
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19A. Fruity drink suffix
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20A. Just all right
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21A. Pale lager type
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23A. Moulin Rouge, e.g.
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26A. Gravel-shaped candy
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27A. Opportunity for discussion
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28A. "___ I learned . . ." (intro to a factoid)
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29A. "Take care of it right now!"
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33A. Both Hands singer DiFranco
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34A. Chops into cubes
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35A. Be behind, in a way
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36A. "Don't tell anyone else, but . . ."
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39A. ___ Fierce (Beyonce's alter ego)
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41A. Dangles
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42A. "This isn't my first __"
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43A. Rice dish cooked with broth
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46A. Grainy topping on some chocolate chip cookies
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48A. Apt name for an ophthalmologist
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49A. Enjoy some ice cream, perhaps
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50A. Golfer's starting point
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51A. Phone setting enabled in a theater
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55A. Backless shoe
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56A. Class for an aspiring bilingual (Abbr.)
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57A. Ecstasy
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58A. Metal that's "pumped" at the gym
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59A. Timid
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60A. Most up-to-date
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61A. Insects that carry crumbs
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1D. Fastening tool
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2D. Golfer's lofty ambition
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3D. "Told you so!"
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4D. Pro's opposite
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5D. Professional boxer?
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6D. Mimic
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7D. I'm so frustrated!
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8D. "You can't marry a man you just ___!" ("Frozen" quote)
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9D. Volcanic schmutz
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10D. Private teacher
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11D. Came up
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12D. Bus station
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14D. Lymph clusters
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15D. Halva ingredient
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19D. Owner of Woody and Buzz in "Toy Story"
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22D. Mrs. in Spanish
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23D. Stacks at an ice cream parlor
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24D. ___ and crafts
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25D. Flower-to-be
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27D. "Ignore the distractions!"
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28D. Key next to Q, often
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29D. Australian canine
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30D. Disappointing "Wheel of Fortune" wedge
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31D. Tons
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32D. Vote of support
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34D. Vehicle blemish
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37D. "Which person's?"
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38D. Enjoy some ramen
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39D. Enjoy a bath
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40D. Funding source for many websites
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42D. Fairly new
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43D. Gets up
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44D. Like soda bread
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45D. "You ___ goose!"
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46D. Dishes like onion rings and fries
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47D. Many bar mitzvah attendees
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49D. Topic of many songs
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52D. Org. with a high-sticking penalty
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53D. Hojicha or matcha
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54D. Wrestling surface
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55D. Nowhere to be found, for short
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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