Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 23, 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 23, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/23/25. 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. Hail Mary, e.g.
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5A. "___ Secretary" (TV drama)
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10A. Exasperated sound
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14A. "The Gorge" actress Taylor-Joy
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15A. Laundry passage
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16A. "Mi ___" (Spanish term of endearment)
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17A. Country singer Loretta
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18A. Amounts of medicine
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19A. Retailer that sells hats
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20A. Purchase for someone who's feeling lucky
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23A. Take a deep breath
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24A. Without a plus-one
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25A. German exclamation
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28A. Boston Marathon winner Linden
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29A. Pulled tight
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31A. "Dose" of a certain psychedelic
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33A. Cheerleader's accessory
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35A. European chocolate bar with bubbles
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36A. Item in a DJ's collection
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39A. Tent support
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41A. 'Count me in!'
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42A. Dynamic ___
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43A. Sandwich that sometimes adds an "A"
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45A. Remove from office
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49A. Word before "eight" or "drawing"
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51A. W-2 ID
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53A. Cell service letters
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54A. Itchy "souvenir" from a warm summer night, perhaps
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58A. Person whose first language may be ASL (Abbr.)
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61A. ___ Canal (Egyptian waterway)
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62A. Poisonous substance
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63A. Hat's edge
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64A. ___ hustle (extra job)
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65A. They often run down the stairs
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66A. "The Substance" actress Moore
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67A. Newspaper essay
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68A. Assortment
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1D. Ghostly
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2D. "No takers?"
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3D. Electronic instruments, for short
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4D. North Pole VIP
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5D. Nickname for a swoon-worthy character on "Grey's Anatomy"
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6D. Sailor's greeting
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7D. Common weather event at Burning Man
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8D. Fell hard
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9D. "Gladiator II" actor Paul
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10D. Square transaction
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11D. Did an impression of
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12D. Allah or Ganesha, e.g.
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13D. The "24" of 24/7
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21D. NBA All-Star Brand
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22D. SI units of mass (Abbr.)
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26D. Vehicle in the game of Life
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27D. Channel with an app called "Max"
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30D. Feel-good genre
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32D. Repairs, like socks
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33D. Dessert with a lattice crust
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34D. "Chicago ___" (NBC drama)
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36D. Influencer's upload
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37D. Tally up
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38D. Dominate
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39D. Common email attachment
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40D. Yes, in French
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43D. Word after 'tech' or 'frat'
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44D. Not as much
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46D. Potion
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47D. Hun ruler
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48D. Itty-bitty
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50D. Savory flavor
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51D. Soft Leather
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52D. Pint-___ (tiny)
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55D. Clever remark
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56D. Other, in Spanish
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57D. Wild hog
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58D. Oil extracted from the hemp plant
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59D. Rock smelted in Stardew Valley
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60D. Not bright
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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