Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 11, 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 11, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/11/26. 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. Quick boxing moves
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5A. Actor's comment to the audience
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10A. Some nonstick cookware
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14A. Very often
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15A. Boring and predictable
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16A. Totally destroy
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17A. Instagram's parent company
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18A. Removes wrinkles from
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19A. "___ the Woods"
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20A. Thought experiment involving a feline in a closed box
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23A. Uno + uno + uno
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24A. Warning signs
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25A. Goes against
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28A. Assists with a crime
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31A. Oodles
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32A. ___ Lodge (motel chain)
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33A. "I'm flabbergasted" feeling
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36A. Couldn't agree more!
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40A. "Weekend Update" show
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41A. Fan publications, for short
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42A. Corp. big shots
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43A. Digital ___ (person who travels freely while working remotely)
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44A. Like a white-tie event
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46A. 76ers general manager Brand
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49A. Where insults are said to stick
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50A. Noodles made from legumes, e.g.
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57A. Elegant party
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58A. Cheese from the Netherlands
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59A. Ripped apart
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60A. Fail to mention
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61A. Had the title to
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62A. Biblical garden
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63A. Back of the neck
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64A. Vehicles pulled by huskies
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65A. Do a fall chore
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1D. Traffic problems
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2D. "Star Wars" actor Guinness
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3D. "Why not __?"
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4D. ___ fresh (beginning anew)
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5D. Tolerates
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6D. Draped garments
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7D. Aware of
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8D. 'Darn it!'
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9D. Who __ is coming?
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10D. They refract light
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11D. Eighth of a cup
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12D. Adversary in the "Percy Jackson" series
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13D. Unpleasant people
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21D. Miner's find
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22D. Helicopter blade
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25D. Calendar blocks
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26D. English prep school
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27D. Fair's opposite
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28D. Needed an aspirin, say
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29D. Squeezing snakes
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30D. Doc who treats rhinitis
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32D. Sicilian volcano with two ski resorts
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33D. A long while
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34D. Look ___ talking!
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35D. Online marketplace for artisans
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37D. Atmospheric layer
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38D. ___ Hortons (coffee chain mentioned in "Come From Away")
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39D. Cold drink
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43D. Represent as sheet music
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44D. Isn't looking forward to
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45D. Knock loudly
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46D. Provoke
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47D. Andean animal
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48D. Dutch flower
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49D. Formally handed over
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51D. Grps. like the World Economic Forum
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52D. Turkeys and ducks, e.g.
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53D. Ancient letter
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54D. Ingredient in 7-Up Biscuits
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55D. Long journey
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56D. “Interview with the Vampire” author Rice
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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