Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/2/26. 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. Food morsel in a compost bin
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6A. “Call the Midwife” channel
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9A. Boo-Boo's companion in Jellystone Park
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13A. Fruit preserved in brine
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14A. ___ point (irrelevant matter)
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15A. Cookie with a Black Sesame flavor in China
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16A. Dresses that fall below the knee
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17A. Hawkeyes' state
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18A. Thick noodle in a dashi broth
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19A. 1978 Maya Angelou poetry collection centered around resilience
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22A. Rapper ___ Mama
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23A. Washington, for one
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24A. Gets closer
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27A. Puts frosting on
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29A. ___balls (snack cakes)
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30A. Nocturnal spotted cat
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31A. Emergency worker trained in AED use
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33A. 'You betcha!'
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35A. Protein in tempeh
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36A. "We all play by the same rules"
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40A. Relaxing part of some pedicures
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42A. 'Darn it!'
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45A. Brownie ___ mode
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46A. Sleep cycle acronym
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47A. Fails to include
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49A. Maestro's pace
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51A. Stuffing for some comforters
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54A. Scribble
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55A. Spicy chili condiment
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59A. Shimmering gem
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61A. Looks after
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62A. Place for canoeing
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63A. Second try
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64A. Move like a snail
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65A. Long, continuous film sequence
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66A. Beijing-to-Seoul direction
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67A. "Make it snappy!"
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68A. Smidgeons
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1D. Language in Mogadishu
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2D. Outpatient care site
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3D. Puzzling question
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4D. Hertz competitor
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5D. Mosquitos or gnats
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6D. Noodles and floaties?
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7D. Type of knife
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8D. Milky Way component
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9D. "What happened was . . ."
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10D. Harrowing experiences
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11D. Nat ___ Wild
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12D. Atom with a charge
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14D. Italian city home to La Scala
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20D. "I'm not lying"
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21D. Corp. alternative
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25D. Hopping pal of Pooh
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26D. Place to wallow
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28D. Adjustable bike part
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30D. Moonfish
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32D. One might enable a bathroom selfie
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34D. Sci-fi transport
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36D. Soft mattress toppers
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37D. Tech giant known as Big Blue
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38D. Clubs used for chip shots
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39D. Sheep with horns
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40D. Olive oil is high in it
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41D. Arena cheer in Seville
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43D. Birthplace of Nortec music
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44D. Supplied with inventory
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48D. Takes the wheel
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50D. Person in a cockpit
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51D. Place for a late-night meal
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52D. Select from a menu
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53D. Like cirrus clouds
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56D. Bugbite symptom
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57D. Where the Amazon River starts
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58D. Very much
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59D. Minecraft metal
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60D. Green veggie in a pod
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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