Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 15, 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 15, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/15/25. 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. Animal that uses echolocation
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4A. Decompose
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7A. Super 8 and Econo Lodge
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13A. Peace activist Yoko
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14A. Lamb's mom
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15A. Like some romance novels
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16A. Month when people often break out the viral "Pumpkin Dance" video (Abbr.)
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17A. Like many ASL speakers
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19A. Stick-and-poke body art
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20A. Unifying topic
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22A. Supersonic speed unit
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24A. Mom's sister
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25A. Comfy-cozy
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26A. Leisurely walk in the park
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28A. Badminton divider
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30A. Concert attendees
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34A. Lightning shape
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37A. Like treadless tires
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39A. Part of a chipmunk's stash
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40A. Diva's solo
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41A. Tough to climb
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43A. Unit of dishes for the dishwasher
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44A. Violin's larger cousin
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46A. Goofs up
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47A. Certain PCs
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48A. Traveler's watering hole
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50A. Venomous viper
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52A. Country singer Willie
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54A. Wide necktie
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58A. Showed up
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61A. Prefix for dynamic
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62A. Dog-walking need
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63A. Phone notifications
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65A. Grand ___ (baseball feat)
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67A. Slick, like winter roads
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68A. Not sit still
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69A. Answer at the altar
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70A. Lamb's dad
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71A. Classes that are hard to fail
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72A. Extra-long time
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73A. Unrefined metal
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1D. Counter alternative, at a diner
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2D. Dried poblano pepper
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3D. ___ pole (Indigenous carving)
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4D. Late-night flight
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5D. Have bills to pay
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6D. Blue Jays and White Sox
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7D. Technique
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8D. Singer-songwriter Rita
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9D. Astronomical event that can be seen with solar viewers
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10D. "You're double-crossing me too?!"
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11D. Animal in a pride
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12D. Edinburgh resident
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18D. Severely costly mistakes
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21D. Resources available for cognitive efforts
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23D. Less refined
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27D. NCAA champion swimmer Thomas
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29D. "Wipeout" cable channel
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31D. Rookie Gamer
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32D. Pull an all-nighter before a test
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33D. Wraps up
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34D. "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" composer
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35D. Cakesters cookie brand
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36D. Cheery tune
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38D. Totally chill
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42D. Ad Council ad, e.g.
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45D. Grand __ Opry
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49D. Amazing times
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51D. Chinook or sockeye fish
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53D. For real?
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55D. Capital on the Nile
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56D. Muppet from Grouchland
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57D. Herbes de Provence herb
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58D. Coffee shop
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59D. Search Party star Shawkat
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60D. MDs prescribe them
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64D. Rooibos or oolong
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66D. Kerfuffle
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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