Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 12, 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 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/12/26. 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. "Let's do it sooner rather than ___"
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6A. Pre-bar exam
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10A. Glitzy rock genre
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14A. Make super happy
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15A. Bhindi fry veggie
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16A. Pasta sauce brand
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17A. Words to study for short
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18A. Action movie protagonist played by Reeves
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19A. Send out
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20A. "The best is ___ to come"
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21A. No longer an option
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24A. Flavor of bottle-shaped gummy candies
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25A. Threw out
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26A. With 50-Across, mnemonic for helping people remember which way to turn screws
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31A. Transcript highlight
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32A. Oolong, chai, etc.
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33A. Dribble guard
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36A. Reservation at a Korean-style karaoke bar
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37A. Useful thing
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39A. What's often lost over text message
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40A. Genre with "drops" (Abbr.)
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41A. Bummed out
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42A. Cafe menu item
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43A. Novelty ballpark snack served in headgear
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46A. "Side to Side" singer Grande
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49A. Ctrl-Z command
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50A. See 26-Across
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53A. 'Funny!'
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56A. Pool division
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57A. Chooses
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58A. Desert or rainforest
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60A. Lousy smell
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61A. One might get filed
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62A. Word before hand or management
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63A. Dampens
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64A. Programming keyword, with "if"
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65A. Bodybuilding goals
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1D. Tax
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2D. Singer Blacc featured in "Wake Me Up"
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3D. Diplomacy
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4D. "i'll get there at . . ." letters
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5D. Powers down and turns on again
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6D. Meaning of "1%" on milk cartons
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7D. Improv routine
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8D. Iconic St. Louis structure
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9D. "Got ya!"
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10D. Like hair that's overdue for a wash
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11D. Baby sheep
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12D. Spry
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13D. Silenced on Zoom, say
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22D. "Cool," in 1990s slang
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23D. Many Bluey fans
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24D. Buddy
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26D. Seldom encountered
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27D. Music player discontinued in 2022
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28D. ___ onto (grab hold of)
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29D. "Guess who? Yours truly!"
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30D. "Golly!"
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33D. "___ Sides, Now" (Joni Mitchell hit)
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34D. "Still ___ You" (Paramore song)
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35D. Insects that go "bzzz"
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37D. Without any help
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38D. Addition result
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39D. Walking ___ (snack in a Fritos bag)
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41D. Millennials, informally
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42D. Red-and-black beetle
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43D. Negativity sources
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44D. Spat
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45D. U-turn from SSW
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46D. Green-light
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47D. Duane ___ (drugstore chain)
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48D. Otherwise
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51D. The Flame Queen, e.g.
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52D. Milo's pug companion
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53D. Arizona tribe
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54D. 'So true!'
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55D. This gal's
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59D. Initials on a beer menu
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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