Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/14/26. 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. No longer in style
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6A. Not that exciting
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10A. Interlocking gear tooth
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13A. Felt it after a century ride
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14A. Same with me
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15A. Www.gatech.___
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16A. Lingerie item shaped like its starting letter
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17A. Like double IPAs
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18A. Half of cuatro
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19A. Litter box users
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21A. Prevent, like a crisis
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23A. Lacking backup singers
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24A. "Doubt: A Parable" star Ryan
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25A. Like a gracious winner or loser
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26A. Buzzing male in a colony
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28A. Soothing ointment
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29A. 60-69, for a sexagenarian
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31A. Lightest noble gas
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33A. 'Hey! Over here!'
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37A. Concert swag
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39A. Opposite of WNW
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40A. Slush Puppie alternative
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41A. 'Do __ others . . .'
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42A. Hazards on a golf course
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45A. Fish often labeled as "Chilean"
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48A. Points in the right direction
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49A. Psychic skill in "Wednesday" (Abbr.)
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50A. Leisurely gait
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52A. Period in a curling match
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53A. Ibiza, por ejemplo
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54A. Use Netflix, say
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58A. Australian Open surfaces
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63A. Mystical glow
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64A. Developer of Asteroids
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65A. Sheer delight
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66A. Flower with three upright petals
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67A. Society for brainy folks
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68A. "___ queen!" (drag show cheer)
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69A. Silent greetings
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1D. Botanical garden trails
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2D. Sound from Sneezy
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3D. Light touch that might precede a whisper
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4D. Smoke detector, e.g.
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5D. Leg up
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6D. Pirate's plunder
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7D. Swimmer's units
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8D. Synth hookup
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9D. "Howdy, everybody!"
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10D. Formally hands over
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11D. Foul stenches
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12D. Like howling winds
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14D. Self-serving promotion
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20D. Prop for Willy Wonka
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22D. Battery depletion in an idle electric car
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25D. Video chat device, for short
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27D. I get it now
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28D. “Good,” in Spanish
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29D. Cause to chuckle
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30D. Hereditary units
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32D. "The Pitt" actor Briones
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34D. Look over quickly
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35D. Mo. with a sapphire birthstone
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36D. Julia's "Ocean's Eleven" role
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38D. Elote discard
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43D. Bridal boutique purchases
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44D. Shade
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46D. Keys on the piano?
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47D. Mediocre
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51D. Far from tardy
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55D. French currency
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56D. Like climates with little rainfall
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57D. Sunday morning service
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58D. Meat often glazed with pineapple
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59D. Enjoyed some char siu, say
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60D. Competed in a 10K
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61D. Derms, orthos, etc.
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62D. Hojicha or sencha
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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