Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 18, 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 18, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/18/25. 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. Emulate Captain Marvel
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5A. Free throw paths
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9A. Put together an itinerary
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13A. Flextime wear?
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15A. Stitch's human buddy
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16A. "We don't have to, but figured I'd mention it"
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17A. Declare formally
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18A. "Without further ___..."
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19A. Cuts into cubes
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20A. Ensemble role in "The Lion King" musical
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21A. The "A" of STEAM
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22A. "How Forever Feels" singer Kenny
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24A. Like old jokes and old bread
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27A. <3
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28A. Title purple flower in a Nancy Drew mystery
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29A. What a cartoon mouse might say to a cartoon cat
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33A. Got up
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34A. Treelike Tolkien creature
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35A. Take the wheel:
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36A. Slobbery "gifts" from cats or dogs
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38A. Small crown
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39A. Ladybug's snack
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40A. Dwellings
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41A. More intelligent
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44A. Cactus ___ (Arizona's state bird)
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46A. Brand images
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47A. How books are usually read at storytime
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49A. "Swipe, insert or ___"
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52A. Really bad
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53A. Real good dude
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55A. Jagged Little ___ (Alanis Morissette album)
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56A. "That's good for me to know!"
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57A. Golf ball holders
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58A. Chicks' mothers
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59A. Scottish girl
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1D. Small earring
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2D. Very
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3D. Ctrl ___ Del
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4D. They let people know you've seen their messages
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5D. Nike rival
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6D. Like cutting in line or interrupting
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7D. Shapes of some pastries and moons
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8D. Land vs. ___ (board game)
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9D. Sony's gaming console
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10D. ___ up (add pep to)
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11D. Like WALL-E, for 700 years
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12D. "Absolutely not!"
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13D. WNBA star — Wilson
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14D. "We found Wonderland, you and I got lost ___"
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20D. "I'm about to lay it out for you . . ."
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21D. Sushi orders with salmon, avocado and cucumber
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23D. "Does anyone still wear a ___? I'll drink to that!"
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24D. Picnic side dish
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25D. Run out of steam
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26D. Tons
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27D. Fine-tuned
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29D. Like something you want
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30D. Sports squad
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31D. A __ technicality!
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32D. Swift's "1989" and "Lover," for two
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37D. ___/her pronouns
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41D. Went out for a while
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42D. Flick
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43D. Spry
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44D. This clue is composed of six
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45D. Bestselling Persian poet
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48D. Tilt
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49D. "smh" sounds
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50D. Blackjack necessities
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51D. Degree held by Dominiqua M. Griffin
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53D. "So sick of this"
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54D. _ational _ecurity _gency
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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