Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 12, 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 12, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/12/25. 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. Hawaiian expression of love
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6A. ___ day (2/29)
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10A. Picket line crosser
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14A. Leafy meal
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15A. Lack of difficulty
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16A. Blender sound
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17A. Say "W-A-L-K"
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18A. Russian ruler until 1917
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19A. Los Angeles Sparks player McDonald
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20A. Frequent target of criticism, metaphorically
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23A. Math class with variables
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26A. "True Detective" actor Mahershala
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27A. "That's my ___!" ("I'm on!")
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28A. Feline zodiac sign
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29A. Www.aclu.org, e.g.
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31A. Person doing recon
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33A. "I did it!"
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35A. Four-award feat for Viola Davis
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37A. Tonsillitis doc
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38A. Compilation of a game's best moments
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42A. Caribbean or Caspian
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43A. Apple center
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44A. The 'A' in UAE
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46A. Tech trash
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49A. Addition result
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50A. ___-Brite (glowing toy)
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51A. “Huh-uh”
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52A. Org. that has given Reba McEntire over 50 award nominations
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54A. Least vivid
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56A. Tool that might be used to make a scarf
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60A. 'My treat!'
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61A. "I'm a big grizzly bear!"
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62A. Slushy frozen drinks
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67A. Behind
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68A. Eloquent but insincere
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69A. Florida city where the Cuban sandwich likely originated
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70A. Poet ___ St. Vincent Millay
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71A. Stately trees
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72A. Top floor
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1D. Donkey
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2D. Place for a snuggly pet
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3D. Fútbol cheer
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4D. "X-Men" actor Berry
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5D. Speak off the cuff
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6D. Feeling meh and sluggish
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7D. Toward dawn
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8D. Pose such as Downward-facing Dog
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9D. Dangers
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10D. Conference freebies
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11D. Meat and cheese arranged on a board
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12D. Ventilate
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13D. Certain "I do" speaker
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21D. Unappetizing porridge
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22D. More kind
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23D. ___ text (online image description)
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24D. "The Half of It" star Lewis
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25D. Ariana Grande hit with the lyric "So baby take my hand, save your soul"
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30D. Corporate emblems
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32D. Low tie score
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34D. Birthday numbers
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36D. Drive-___ window
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39D. Break out of an egg
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40D. Musical pace
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41D. Back muscles, for short
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45D. Place a wager
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46D. "More music!"
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47D. Alerted
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48D. Come into view
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53D. Ring-shaped reef
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55D. Large Japanese dog breed
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57D. "Barbie" actor Michael
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58D. Este, Danielle and Alana's band
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59D. Spheres
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63D. Pet who might purr while on a 2-Down
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64D. CPR expert
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65D. Prefix for "Pen" or "center"
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66D. Spider's egg holder
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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