Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 16, 2024 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 16, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/16/24. 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. Muscles in the core
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4A. Assuming that's true …
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8A. 'Squashed circle' shape
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12A. Fairly brisk pace
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14A. Winter sidewalk mishap
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15A. ___ noir (wine)
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17A. Drake, gander or tom
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18A. Lounge around
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19A. Jazz musician Coltrane
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20A. "How chivalrous of you!"
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23A. Graceful
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24A. Round Table title
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25A. Space bar neighbor
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26A. Boxer Muhammad
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27A. Perform in a play
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30A. Dishes steamed in corn husks
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33A. 'About me' section
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34A. Male animals with the scientific name Ovis aries
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36A. Veggie tray accompaniment
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37A. "Ginny & Georgia" co-star
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42A. Participate in a marathon?
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43A. Basic street layout
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44A. Extremely long time
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46A. Chips with a Tapatio flavor
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50A. Some ER workers
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51A. "Don't be that ___"
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52A. Skating surface
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53A. High tennis shot
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55A. Cleverly avoid
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57A. Argentine-born activist who worked to decriminalize sex work in New York
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62A. Omit in pronunciation
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63A. Daddy
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64A. Short-lived trends
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66A. ___ on (showers with affection)
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67A. Give off
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68A. "— voyage!"
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69A. Celestial Seasonings products
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70A. Art ___ (ornamental style)
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71A. Pig's enclosure
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1D. Bill dispenser
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2D. City that replaced Rio de Janeiro as its country's capital
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3D. Answer to a problem
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4D. Cuba, por ejemplo
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5D. Pan-African ___ (three-colored symbol)
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6D. Small, medium, and large
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7D. Excited words from a gift giver
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8D. Australian gem
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9D. Anagram and synonym of "evil"
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10D. Bat, cat or rat
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11D. Place
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13D. The T in STEM
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16D. Campsite shelters
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21D. Listen to without interrupting
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22D. Exchange
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23D. Scientist's workplace
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28D. Ricotta-filled pastry
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29D. "Eww, please stop talking"
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31D. Way of thinking
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32D. Appropriate
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35D. Succumb to gravity
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38D. One more than bi-
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39D. Warning from a dog
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40D. People who might order "the usual"
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41D. 'Great job!'
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45D. 12/31 holiday, for short
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46D. Chopped into cubes
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47D. Spotted wild cat
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48D. State from memory
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49D. ___ up (got all sudsy)
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54D. Subpar athletic effort
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56D. Work out with weights
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58D. Concept
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59D. More or ___
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60D. Vast in scope
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61D. U.S./European defense org.
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65D. Secret agent
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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