Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 16, 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 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/16/25. 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. Positive trait
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6A. Actor's accessory
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10A. Lifesaving procedure taught to the beat of "Staying Alive"
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13A. Abu __
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14A. Icicle sites
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16A. "To be" conjugation
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17A. Baseball strategy involving two runners
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19A. eBay action
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20A. Doc who may diagnose a deviated septum
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21A. Sometime down the line
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22A. Mosque leader
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24A. Skittish woodland creatures
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26A. Lays down the lawn
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27A. Painting on a wall
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29A. Texter's expression of affection
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31A. Texter's "When will you be here?"
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33A. Org. seeking life beyond Earth
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34A. Eatery that serves oysters
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37A. Voted into office
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39A. Bell's Two Hearted, e.g.
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40A. Marvel character known for breaking the fourth wall
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43A. Texter's "Don't worry about it"
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44A. Discount retail event
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45A. Celeb gossip site
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48A. Loses charge
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50A. Lowers, like lights
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52A. Barely sufficient
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54A. Sweet, carbonated drinks
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56A. Explosive sound
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58A. Zone
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59A. "What exactly do you mean by 'typical'?"
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62A. One might have a crackling wick
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65A. Homophone of 24-across
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66A. ___ out a living
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67A. Ring-shaped islands
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68A. Better Than __ (rock band)
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69A. Gluttony or greed
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70A. Most recent
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71A. HP alternative
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72A. Explosive material
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1D. Used the + sign
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2D. Glowed
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3D. Lightly fry
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4D. Flow's counterpart
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5D. Cash register drawer
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6D. Basil-based sauce
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7D. Like the video game Animal Crossing
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8D. Cross a boundary
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9D. Round veggie
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10D. Musical with Sally Bowles and the Emcee
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11D. Marmoset or ape, e.g.
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12D. ___ Light, Green Light (children's game)
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15D. Slender
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18D. Book to enjoy on a plane
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23D. Coupe with a powerful engine
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25D. Poke fun at
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28D. Storage bin topper
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30D. Scottish boys
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32D. Burn-healing gel source
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34D. Cheese wheel parts that can be edible
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35D. H.S. course that may involve dissection
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36D. Walked in water
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38D. Forever and a day
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41D. Cover story
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42D. Insisted
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46D. "___ regards" (signoff)
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47D. Enter on the sly
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49D. Horseback rider's gear
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51D. "Achoo!" action
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53D. Natural aptitude
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55D. Unloads, in a way
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57D. Knot on a trunk
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60D. Multi-day party
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61D. Mouth-related
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62D. Chickpea container
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63D. Had lunch
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64D. Immediately
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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