Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/18/26. 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. "Sex Education" actor Ncuti
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6A. Filming locations
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10A. Lifesaving skill for short
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13A. Option D, sometimes
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14A. Divulge some personal info
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15A. NPR host Shapiro
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16A. Initial funding for a startup, often
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18A. Word after "hot" or "shower"
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19A. Body parts that might ring
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20A. Diwali month (Abbr.)
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21A. Train Dreams director Bentley
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23A. Opposite of WNW
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24A. Run out of clothes?
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26A. "Please turn on my laser pointer"
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28A. Dawn direction
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30A. Push a door that says "pull"
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31A. "Star Trek: Deep ___ Nine"
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32A. Regrets
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34A. Lunch or dinner
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36A. Weep loudly
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37A. Dog trained to perform specific tasks, often
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40A. Pale brown
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41A. "Yeah, right"
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42A. Carded
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43A. Campfire treat
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45A. __ de Janeiro
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47A. Coup d'___
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49A. "The Diplomat" actress Russell
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50A. Basket for dirty clothes
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52A. Day after Thu.
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54A. Irritated and offended
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56A. "Cowboy Carter" artist, for short
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57A. "Bearded" flower
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58A. LIKE THIS CLUE
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61A. Metallic resource in A Feast For Odin
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62A. 2025 Best Picture winner
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63A. Prolonged attack
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64A. French article in "Arles"
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65A. T-shirt labels
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66A. Donkeys
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1D. Check it out!
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2D. Worry-free
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3D. Anything goes!
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4D. Ties the knot
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5D. Rainbow shape
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6D. Pirate exclamation popularized by Long John Silver
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7D. Enjoy some dino nuggets
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8D. Follow a delivery's status, say
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9D. Put on the market
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10D. Crispy potatoes with grilled steak, cheese, guac, etc.
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11D. Official procedure
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12D. 'Get ___ of it!'
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14D. Future mushroom
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17D. Insect in a colony
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22D. Little troublemaker
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24D. David's cynical best friend on "Schitt's Creek"
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25D. General vicinity
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27D. Halloween decoration
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29D. Big ___ California
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31D. Small burger
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33D. Sis, for one
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35D. Singer-songwriter DiFranco
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37D. Me too
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38D. 'Juno' actor Michael
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39D. Ran into
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40D. Sound of disapproval
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44D. Repeated musical phrase
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46D. "Akhnaten," for one
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48D. Emergency priority system
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50D. "Laughing" animal
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51D. Sewing needle opening
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53D. Bits of land in the ocean
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55D. Someone might rush to get into one
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57D. 'Indeed'
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58D. Note between fa and la
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59D. Visibility reducer
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60D. Org. nicknamed "No Such Agency"
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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