Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/19/26. 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. Tapped lightly
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7A. Absolutely hate
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13A. Time on Earth when things were chill?
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14A. Struggling to stay still
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15A. Unusual "1812 Overture" instrument
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16A. A-ha song with an E5 in the chorus
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17A. Highest face card
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18A. Fred the ___ ("Taskmaster" recurring character)
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20A. Ancient
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21A. North Pole worker
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23A. 0.05 + 0.95
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24A. Make a mistake
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26A. "This isn't a joke!"
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29A. Travel documents
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32A. UNO sequel where you can play two cards at once
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33A. "It's so ___" (counterpart to "We're so back")
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34A. Browser with a compass logo
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35A. Nights before big events
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37A. Skilled
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39A. Corporate leader, for short
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40A. Get more intense
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42A. Old-timey you
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44A. Acorn producer
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45A. The sun for one
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46A. Shirts that may have been modified with scissors
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48A. Roth ___
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49A. Granola grain
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50A. Spa sound
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51A. Stuff in galleries
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53A. Hot winter drink
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55A. Anxiety about exclusion (Abbr.)
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58A. "This isn't a joke!"
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61A. Bar exercise
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63A. Lists of performers in shows
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64A. "This isn't a joke!"
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65A. Not over Zoom
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66A. "Big yikes"
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1D. Overcome analysis paralysis
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2D. Purple berry
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3D. NFL team with a raccoon mascot
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4D. Knot
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5D. Sense of self
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6D. Lairs for bears
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7D. Filler word that might be used, ___, a lot
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8D. Poem of praise
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9D. A long time ___
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10D. Jazz ensemble instruments
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11D. Web designer's language
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12D. Looked at
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14D. Gets quieter, like a song
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16D. Path for a professor
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19D. Courted
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22D. To and ___
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24D. "Hadestown" performer Noblezada
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25D. Widespread
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26D. Named, for short
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27D. Takes a turn, perhaps?
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28D. "The One and Only ___" (Katherine Applegate book)
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30D. Geometry calculations
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31D. “Hell, yeah!”
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34D. Tutorial part
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36D. Practice-fight
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38D. Snapshot
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41D. Historic time period
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43D. GPS stat
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46D. Puts in the fridge, say
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47D. "Ugh, you win"
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51D. Singer Guthrie
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52D. Horse strap
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53D. Fit for a queen
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54D. Like muscles after a tough workout
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56D. Cry to a sled dog team
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57D. Decide
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59D. ___ Day (celebration of the aloha spirit)
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60D. Tsk relative
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62D. Gardening tool used in Stardew Valley to dig up artifact spots
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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