Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 1, 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, May 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/1/26. 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. One of the three bears?
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5A. Desert in Mongolia
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9A. Cook, like shumai
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14A. Desertlike
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15A. Like the year of every U.S. Senate election
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16A. Barter
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17A. Descriptor for a 5x5 crossword
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18A. __ bar (serve drinks)
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19A. "Appalachian Spring" composer Copland
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20A. Classic pairing in a hearty breakfast
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23A. "Just a moment"
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24A. "Snow White" character known for blushing
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28A. Like a three-hanky movie
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29A. Bells and whistles
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32A. Barista's workplace
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33A. _____ force
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34A. World capital on the Red River
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35A. Saucy, tangy chicken appetizer
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39A. Airport annoyance
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40A. Obsessive fans
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41A. Brooklyn basketball team
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42A. Rumor is …
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44A. Gooey lunchbox staple
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47A. Last Supper attendee
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49A. Long overnight flight
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51A. Round objects in yo-yos and skateboard wheels
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54A. Vibes
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57A. Whine
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58A. One of many on a leopard
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59A. Animal with a defensive spray
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60A. To the left, on a map with south-up orientation
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61A. Prop for Mr. Peanut
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62A. Obeys
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63A. Card just higher than a deuce
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64A. Dog-powered transport
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1D. Cuban dances
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2D. Cynthia’s “Wicked” co-star
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3D. Chopped finely, like garlic
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4D. Spanish 101 farewell
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5D. "Time to face reality!"
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6D. Pizzeria fixture
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7D. Contort
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8D. Behind on the bills
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9D. Male deer
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10D. Props (or abodes) alongside Oscar the Grouch
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11D. Word before "piercing" or "splitting"
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12D. Hubbub
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13D. X-___ (superhero team)
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21D. Not too far away
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22D. State of matter
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25D. Vampire's tooth
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26D. Some sci-fi spaceships
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27D. Floral accessory
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30D. " . . . and you know the rest"
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31D. Reduce, ___, Recycle
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33D. Musical ensemble with tubas and trombones
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34D. Impede
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35D. Smoke detector's noise
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36D. The "A" of SATB
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37D. 'When will u be here?'
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38D. Written guarantee to a purchaser
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39D. Double-helix molecule
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42D. Not well
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43D. ___ hair (cyclist's alliterative problem)
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44D. Long-distance buddy
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45D. Of an earlier era
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46D. Wasn't serious
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48D. Items on a chore list
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50D. Gear for ultimate teams
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52D. Wild hog
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53D. Simplicity
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54D. Volcanic emission
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55D. Four-stringed instrument, for short
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56D. Regret
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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