Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/8/26. 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. Quits stalling
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5A. Add more to a bet, in poker
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10A. “Unexpected ___ in bagging area”
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14A. 'Get outta here, fly!'
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15A. Not abridged
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16A. Displayed, like kids' artwork on a "brag wall"
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17A. "That's easier ___ than done"
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18A. Showing no emotion
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19A. Big burden
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20A. Success unlikely to be repeated
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23A. 'Of course!'
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24A. '__ Miz'
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25A. "Thank you," in French
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27A. Fishing pole
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28A. Chocolate-and-caramel candy
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31A. Word after "olive" or "snake"
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32A. Uber predictions, for short
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34A. Island where the King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade takes place
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35A. Gently place
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36A. It's striking!
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40A. Hashtag for some old pics
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41A. Nevada city near Lake Tahoe
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42A. Vaulted part of a church
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43A. Youve got mail ISP
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44A. Fail to attend
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45A. Winter hrs. in Chicago
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46A. Golfer Maja Stark, for one
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48A. Comedian Wong
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49A. ___ Wilson aka Captain America
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52A. Industrial workflow path in many factories
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57A. Country between Vietnam and Thailand
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58A. Shiny lip stuff
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59A. "Mr. India" star Kapoor
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60A. Just sitting there
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61A. Triangular part of a house
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62A. Exam
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63A. Puts to work
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64A. Look of contempt
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65A. Mama sheep
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1D. Analyze, like gold
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2D. Rub uncomfortably
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3D. Does tough work
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4D. "___ Pop" (hit for the fictional Saja Boys)
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5D. Went too fast
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6D. All those against
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7D. Clickable image
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8D. Clubs or hearts
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9D. Engrave using acid
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10D. Fingers crossed!
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11D. Sushi orders that may be spicy
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12D. Speak clearly
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13D. Booker T. & the ___
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21D. Splash around
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22D. Introspective music genre
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26D. "ur my baaaby"
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27D. Cloth scrap
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28D. Pours
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29D. 'Yikes!'
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30D. Haul
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32D. Protective pair for a skateboarder
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33D. Rocky in "Rocky," for example
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34D. Vending machine bills
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37D. Three-part race, informally
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38D. Bowl used for washing
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39D. Make a selection
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40D. Prof's aides
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44D. Size above sm.
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45D. 'Getting warmer!'
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47D. Quantities of medication
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48D. Plane seating preference, for some
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49D. Tendon
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50D. Spice similar to fennel
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51D. Turns from ice to water
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53D. Fuzzy boot brand
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54D. Large family group
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55D. Too good ___ true
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56D. Not punctual
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57D. Kill Bill star Lucy
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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