Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/20/26. 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. Maple tree output
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4A. Bed in a nurse's office
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7A. "Hamnet" actor Paul
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13A. Divide with a comb
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15A. Egg donor's donations
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16A. Loosen, like ice skates
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17A. Singing character in "My Little Pony"
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18A. Feminine pronoun
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19A. Makerspace users
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20A. 'A League of Their Own' team
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23A. Protests during an anthem
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24A. "Here's the thing ..."
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25A. "Swan Lake" skirt
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27A. Contacts on Discord
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28A. Trash-talk
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31A. "The ___ Radio Hour" (NPR program named for an insect)
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34A. Ashley Padilla's show, for short
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36A. Use Google, say
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38A. What's the big ___?
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39A. Common flooring wood
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41A. Like some nails and lashes
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42A. "Soda geyser" candy
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45A. Image with a much-debated pronunciation
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47A. Travel Southwest?
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48A. Educated guess, briefly
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49A. N95 respirator, e.g.
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51A. "luv u!"
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53A. Inapt rhyme of "cheers"
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55A. Majestic
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58A. Social media-famous ball club from Georgia
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63A. Skipped the big wedding
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64A. Tubular pasta
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65A. Official document certifier
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66A. "Moana" instrument, for short
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67A. Like some contraception
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68A. Those born in 2012, in 2026
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69A. Where lying is encouraged
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70A. Go by boat
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1D. "Does it ___ joy?"
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2D. "Mufasa: The Lion King" voice actor Pierre
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3D. Number next to a dollar sign
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4D. Party leaders
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5D. Finished
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6D. Late
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7D. Places to appreciate things of the past?
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8D. All together
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9D. Pizza unit
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10D. Bishop's building
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11D. Feel sore
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12D. Word sometimes confused with fewer
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14D. "I really showed you!"
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21D. Virus with an annual vaccine
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22D. Pea's place
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26D. Game with a "reverse" card
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29D. 'Gross!'
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30D. Feminine pronoun
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31D. Mr. ___ (mostly silent Pokemon)
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32D. Dedicated poems
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33D. REI purchase
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35D. Livestream issue
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37D. Espresso + ice cream treats
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40D. “Kid-tested. Parent-approved.” cereal
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43D. First acts at concerts
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44D. Expensive, informally
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46D. Looked for food
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50D. Gain alternative
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52D. Warrior princess of ’90s TV
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53D. Olympic snowboarding powerhouse
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54D. Garden center purchase
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56D. 2024 Palme d'Or winner
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57D. Island veranda
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58D. Shipped
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59D. Sunburn treatment
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60D. Cast a ballot
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61D. Little 500 vehicle
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62D. Spot for a kitchen garden
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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