Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 17, 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 17, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/17/25. 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. Measure in the House
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5A. 'Yellowjackets' channel, for short
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8A. Steel factories
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13A. Texter's "HAHA!"
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14A. TEDx presentation
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16A. Common default font
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17A. Very very
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18A. White House helper
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19A. Type of bean or horse
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20A. Be authentic
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23A. Bias
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24A. Dip your paintbrush in your coffee, say
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25A. Badminton barrier
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26A. Appealing to a small audience
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28A. ___8: The Ocho (sports program block that's aired the Teqball World Series)
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30A. MU-X automaker
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32A. Expected
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35A. Sporting event with clowns
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37A. Give guidance
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39A. MLB player such as Yadier Molina
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43A. Goes off like Cotopaxi
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44A. Befuddle
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45A. Riesling, e.g.
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46A. Feels unwell
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48A. Idyllic place
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51A. Sound the ___ (warn people)
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53A. "Presence" actress Lucy
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55A. Home project initials
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57A. Hydroelectric power source
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59A. Subscription service that includes video streaming
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62A. Love in French
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64A. Gear parts
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65A. Wanes
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66A. 'On the contrary . . .'
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67A. Melodramatic TV series
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68A. “A Complete Unknown” actress Fanning
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69A. Extremely pale
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70A. ___-Cat (Arctic expedition vehicle)
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71A. Prices to pay
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1D. British fellow
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2D. 'Present!'
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3D. Beams in the board game Khet
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4D. Play on repeat
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5D. Chihuahua or Colorado
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6D. Ponytail fasteners
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7D. Ye ___ Shoppe
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8D. Metro guide
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9D. Sinead Burke's nationality
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10D. Networking website
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11D. After the bell
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12D. "Killing me ___, out the window / I'm always waiting for you to be waiting below"
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15D. Actor Reeves who looks sad in a meme
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21D. Burger chain with a Not So Secret Menu
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22D. Gecko or anole
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27D. Get cozy
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29D. Push forward
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31D. WeHo's region
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33D. LA and L.A.'s country
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34D. Umaki fish
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36D. Win over
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38D. Competed
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39D. Do some needlework
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40D. Prefix for "ceratops"
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41D. Pale-green insect with moonlike spots
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42D. "Red Bull Gives You Wiiings," e.g.
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47D. Some Apple computers
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49D. Dispensary purchase
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50D. Like a gymnast
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52D. Baseball great Hank
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54D. Creative fuel, for short
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56D. Affirmative answers
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57D. "Craig of the Creek" voice actress Davis
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58D. "Famous" cookie name
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60D. Chaotic situations
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61D. Habitat for clown fish
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63D. Take advantage of
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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