Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 1, 2025 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, May 1, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/1/25. 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. Went for a dip
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5A. "It's a ___" ("The memory is hazy")
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9A. Spiny plants in Joshua Tree National Park
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14A. Barista's workplace
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15A. Choir garment
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16A. Bird-related
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17A. Collies' cries
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18A. Astonished
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19A. Draws closer to
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20A. Demo product
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23A. Lancelot's title
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24A. Apple Maps platform
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25A. Cell with dendrites
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29A. Prophetic sign
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31A. Cashier’s drawer
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34A. I'm all __!
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35A. Blew a gasket
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37A. Cozy corner
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39A. Genmaicha or pekoe
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40A. World traveler's document
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43A. _ederal _ureau of _nvestigation
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45A. Walk nervously
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46A. Show feeling
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48A. Courts romantically
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50A. Understands
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52A. Congeals
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54A. Energetic person
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56A. "___, you're in trouble!"
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58A. Charlottesville sch.
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59A. Single-minded concentration
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63A. Celtics player Jayson
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66A. Balm ingredient
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67A. Ballerina's bend
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68A. Word after "false" or "fire"
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69A. Couldn't agree more!
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70A. Societal troubles
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71A. Lincoln coin
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72A. Silent assents
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73A. Tidy
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1D. Improvises like a jazz singer
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2D. Virabhadrasana aka ___ pose
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3D. "I'm enough," e.g.
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4D. Flat-topped landform
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5D. "Wonderful show!"
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6D. Most despicable
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7D. Rideshare company with a German name
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8D. Ruby and cardinal
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9D. Innu boat
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10D. Wide roadway
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11D. Spy org. in "Argo"
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12D. La Brea goop
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13D. Business connections
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21D. Form a queue
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22D. Utterly smitten
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26D. Pixar film with the line "Anyone can cook!"
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27D. Mined resource
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28D. "Enemy of the State" org.
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30D. Anton ___ (26-Down critic)
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32D. Map within a map
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33D. Tot ___ (small playground)
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36D. Mythical creature associated with Chinese New Year
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38D. "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant named after a Korean dish
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41D. Antarctic sheet makeup
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42D. Spanish for 'sun'
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43D. "Passing this email along" (Abbr.)
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44D. Tall___ (beer can)
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47D. French "And there it is!"
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49D. Rhea's planet
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51D. Sang an aria, say
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53D. Most reasonable
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55D. Halloween costume sometimes made with toilet paper
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57D. Tandoors, etc.
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60D. Tandoori bread
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61D. Muppet with a pet goldfish
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62D. Whirl
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63D. Dance like Savion Glover
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64D. Ginger ___
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65D. Common cookie dough color
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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