Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/5/26. 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. "I'm fed up with this" sound
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5A. Part of a truck
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8A. Hemmed (but didn't haw)
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13A. Lamp denizen
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14A. Unwell
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15A. Once more than once
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16A. "A rolling stone gathers no moss," e.g.
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17A. Ruckus
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18A. Just kept talking and talking
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19A. Convenience offered by Capital One or Truist
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22A. Form opener
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23A. Place to be pampered
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24A. Guacamole or tartar sauce
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25A. ___-mo (replay effect)
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28A. "TIT FOR TAT" singer McRae
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30A. Option on some multiple-choice questionnaires
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32A. Parroted
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33A. Knife brand used by some crafters
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35A. It's unlikely to be cleaned by a picky eater
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36A. Audrey Hepburn's "My Fair Lady" co-star
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39A. Shop
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41A. “Ratched” star Paulson
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42A. Tartan garment
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43A. Dear, in French
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45A. Wowed
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49A. It goes "clink" in a drink
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50A. Genome makeup
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51A. Kinda
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53A. Flightless bird that lays green eggs
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54A. Nuisance
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58A. Actor Hanks
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60A. King, in French
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61A. Embankment
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62A. Offense, so to speak
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63A. Rolled piece of gaming gear
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64A. Sticks one's nose where it doesn't belong
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65A. ___ with (strung along)
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66A. Surgery sites for short
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67A. Auction exclamation
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1D. Town known for its red rocks
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2D. 'Soon!'
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3D. Model Hadid
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4D. Stilettos, etc.
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5D. Common panini bread
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6D. "Bridge of Spies" actor Alan
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7D. Like Marilyn Monroe
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8D. Prepare to streak
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9D. "Moulin Rouge!" star McGregor
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10D. Board game in which one action is Lay Eggs
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11D. 'Green' prefix
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12D. Lair
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13D. Full-range
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20D. Historical period
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21D. Cocktail made with creme de cassis and white wine
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26D. The l of lmk
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27D. Praiseful poem
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29D. Put forth, like effort
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31D. Game played with a basketball
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32D. Oahu greeting
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34D. Loggers tool
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35D. Awareness ad
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36D. Participate in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, say
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37D. Uncommon finds
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38D. Like Nicola Coughlan
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39D. Enjoy Whistler, say
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40D. ___ Tacs
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43D. “The Situation Room” channel
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44D. Bob or braids
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46D. Biker gang leader on "Veronica Mars"
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47D. Hosted
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48D. Fists, to boxers
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50D. Had a fine meal
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52D. Assists
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55D. Assistant
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56D. "The Maltese Falcon" genre
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57D. Fiddling emperor
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58D. Chicago winter hrs
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59D. Well, what have we here?
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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