Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/17/26. 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. Light hair color
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6A. Bel canto song
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10A. CERN concern
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14A. Currency featuring the Sri Lanka hanging parrot
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15A. ___ diagram
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16A. Nickname for Grandma
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17A. Pass into law
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18A. Bleeped-out word
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20A. Do the impossible, idiomatically
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22A. Wembley Stadium bathroom
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23A. Athlete coming off the bench, for short
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24A. ___ de tira (beef short ribs)
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26A. "He ___ it coming" ("Cell Block Tango" refrain)
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29A. Mass-transit option
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32A. Counterparts of emperors and kaisers
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34A. Wonderland girl who shrank, then grew
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36A. Shouting in a library, e.g.
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38A. Towerless Apple computer
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40A. MMORPG with Alliance and Horde factions
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43A. Sugar-limiting diet
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44A. "___ that work for you?"
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45A. "Heathers" star Winona
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46A. Food service giant
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48A. Risqué
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50A. Class for some new U.S. residents
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51A. Sports squads
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53A. Helpful ad
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55A. According to
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57A. Dated
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63A. Gets out of Dodge
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65A. "Hard same"
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66A. Religious offshoot
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67A. Prince addressed in "Kiss the Girl"
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68A. Dog parent's "umbilical cord"
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69A. Scolding sounds
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70A. Philosopher Descartes
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71A. Hearing or touch
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1D. Beer verb
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2D. Moon goddess
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3D. October birthstone
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4D. Body parts that might be perfumed
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5D. Took an alternate route
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6D. Profess
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7D. Queen of Country McEntire
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8D. #OOTD app
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9D. Great-great-great-grandparent, e.g.
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10D. Gothic author Radcliffe
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11D. Fitted to a particular use
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12D. Done being misled by
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13D. Deli condiment
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19D. Chapters of history
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21D. OKC Thunder org.
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25D. Milk and its ilk
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26D. Bird of prey
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27D. Low-maintenance houseplants
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28D. Not-nice prank
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30D. Deets
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31D. "Your singing is a little sharp"
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33D. Boxes for valuables
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35D. Chummy
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37D. Hubble Space Telescope org.
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39D. __-Alt-Del
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41D. Dashboard display
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42D. Frost formations
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47D. Crow sounds
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49D. "Brain" primarily made of silicon (Abbr.)
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52D. Sleep loudly
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54D. Well shucks!
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55D. Covert "Over here!"
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56D. ___ out (almost doesn't get)
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58D. Sibling who might be identical
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59D. ___ in a lifetime
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60D. Country whose national tree is the cypress
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61D. ___ Coleman ("Freaky Friday" mom)
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62D. Low-key laugh
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64D. Game night tally (Abbr.)
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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