Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 31, 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 31, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/31/26. 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. Like a wet noodle
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5A. S-p-e-l-l-i-n-g contest
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8A. Animated British pig.
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13A. Zion National Park state
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14A. Light on a nightstand
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15A. Room for H.S. filmmakers
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16A. India ___ ale
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17A. $$$ dispensers
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18A. Comes closer
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19A. "Here's a towel. Let's get these dishes done!"
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22A. 1-1, e.g.
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23A. A successful field goal is worth three (Abbr.)
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24A. UFC sport
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25A. Word after "nursing" or "sports"
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28A. "What in the ___ heck?"
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30A. Symbols of royalty in ancient Egypt
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31A. Rowing tool
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32A. Agua ___ (taqueria beverage)
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34A. Top-notch
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35A. TikTok trend focused on movement, gratitude and self-confidence
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38A. Sadly
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40A. Released
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41A. Tap or swipe, say
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42A. Off-roaders, for short
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44A. Bring up, like a sensitive subject
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48A. Luxury sports car brand
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50A. Degree for many CEOs
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51A. ___ tai
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52A. "There are more corny jokes where that came from!"
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55A. Song like "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"
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57A. Source of light at a campsite
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58A. Ultimatum word
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59A. Where soccer is played
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60A. Chances
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61A. Untruthful person
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62A. Melt together
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63A. Twelve, on a sundial
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64A. Paving substances
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1D. "Sulwe" author Nyong'o
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2D. Like slanted type
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3D. Tool that might pound in a tent stake
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4D. "Close one!"
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5D. Kitchen sinks, for some babies
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6D. Mathematician Noether
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7D. Common remedy for sore muscles
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8D. Bears with black-and-white fur
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9D. "Never have I ___..."
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10D. Series of diagrams you don't want other teams to see
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11D. Golf standard
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12D. Crunch targets
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14D. Anchor's stretch in a relay race
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20D. Separate
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21D. Decision-maker at home?
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26D. Dashed
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27D. Not just were
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29D. Flying saucers
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30D. Farmland units
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33D. Attractive older gentleman
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34D. Voice above tenor
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35D. Pumpkin patch activities
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36D. Teeters
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37D. Hearing-related
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38D. Smartphone download
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39D. Cuisine with larb and sticky rice
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42D. Was sore
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43D. "___ Giving Tree"
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45D. Aviator Earhart
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46D. Salad not actually named for a Roman ruler
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47D. Many national parks visitors
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49D. What "say cheese!" means
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50D. ___ Gras
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53D. Some holiday money
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54D. Paintball souvenir, perhaps
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55D. Not on
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56D. "Barbie" actor Simu
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.
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