Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 13, 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 13, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/13/26. 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. Martial art that focuses primarily on grappling
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5A. "The Nanny" actress Drescher
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9A. Flappy Bird and Tamagotchi, for two
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13A. Burden
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14A. Smart home assistant
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15A. Still competitive
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16A. Entertainer who is on-line a lot?
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19A. Zodiac ram
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20A. Stop
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21A. "My ___ are open"
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24A. Some remote batteries
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25A. Climbable feline structure
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27A. Not wholesale
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29A. Rice-A-___
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30A. ___-J (rock band named after a keyboard shortcut)
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31A. Wee
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32A. Milk container
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34A. Makeup tool that helps outline arches
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38A. Genetic duplicates
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39A. Hand-y salon treatments
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41A. Utah's capital (Abbr.)
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44A. Slightly open
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45A. Walter White's beard
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46A. Where the sky and sea "meet"
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48A. Title for MLK
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49A. Dedicated poem
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50A. Player's peak performance
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51A. Gin's partner
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53A. Region in which cyclones are likely to form
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59A. Quiet period
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60A. Go longboarding
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61A. Chauffeur-driven vehicle
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62A. Teensy
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63A. Fragile: Handle With ___
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64A. Basketball infraction
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1D. Scribble
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2D. College, to an Aussie
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3D. Really enjoyed
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4D. Workplace-regulation org.
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5D. Sheets of ice
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6D. Gym units
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7D. Chopping tool
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8D. "Don't reckon so"
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9D. ___-O-Fish (McDonald's offering)
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10D. Turkish city known for its pears, honey and muscat grapes
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11D. Gas pump option
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12D. One might be blocked off for a farmers market
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14D. Typeface similar to Helvetica
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17D. Innovator
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18D. Film that might have a car chase
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21D. People with Ph.D.s
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22D. "6-7," e.g.
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23D. "I wish you wouldn't go"
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25D. Word after "Marine" or "Peace"
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26D. The "a" of a.m.
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28D. Name hidden in 'partial eclipse'
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29D. Less cooked
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32D. "___ O'Brien Needs a Friend" (podcast)
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33D. March Madness org.
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35D. Red, in Spanish
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36D. Fond of
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37D. Bent the truth
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40D. Spot
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41D. "Do you give me permission?"
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42D. End an online session
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43D. Pub ___ (bar-to-bar events)
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45D. Future bass or bedroom pop, e.g.
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47D. Suggest
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48D. Bus map line
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51D. Russian ruler until 1917
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52D. Baby hippo
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54D. Key above ~
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55D. Reggae precursor
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56D. Summer Olympics host in 2016
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57D. "New Strategy in a War on the ___" (Australian headline)
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58D. Dial-up pioneer
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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