Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/23/26. 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. Las Vegas cubes
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5A. App writer, perhaps
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10A. There's no i in it
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14A. Big birds Down Under
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15A. Speak formally
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16A. Like snow in Phoenix
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17A. Handing responsibility to another
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20A. "Here You Come ___" (Dolly Parton song)
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21A. Took a cruise, say
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22A. Pretty new
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24A. Animation frame
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25A. For
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28A. Scolding sound
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29A. 'Hello,' in Portuguese
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32A. Casino employee
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34A. Figure of ___
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37A. Manage somehow
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38A. "Get ready for a wild ride!"
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41A. "Home Alone" actor Catherine
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43A. Small couch
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44A. Person who sacrifices themself for a cause
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46A. Stir the ___
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47A. "Woof!"
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50A. Place to spot friends?
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51A. Bambi, e.g.
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54A. Edmonton hockey player
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56A. __ and Herzegovina
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58A. Mom's brother
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59A. Coordinated body art for some couples
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63A. Larger-than-life
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64A. Corporate bigwigs
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65A. Dear ___ Hansen
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66A. Casual tops
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67A. Fiona Apple album with "Criminal"
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68A. Overhaul
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1D. Make an exit
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2D. Mental pictures, for example
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3D. "Toy Story 2" voice actor Joan
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4D. Nail polish brand with the shade Adore-A-Ball
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5D. Opposite of 25-Across
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6D. NBA and WNBA
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7D. Spreadsheet stuff
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8D. Moral code
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9D. Staggered
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10D. Walked heavily
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11D. Place for a Pixel Bud
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12D. Common eyebrow shape
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13D. "I've seen better"
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18D. Holiday ___
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19D. Prefix for "health" or "scope"
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23D. __ the line (obeyed)
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25D. It unfolds in a book
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26D. Workout unit
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27D. Prospector's find
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30D. People born just after Cancers
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31D. Complexion condition
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33D. Feel the burn
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34D. Put dishes into cabinets, say
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35D. Kid's modeling medium that might be scented
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36D. URL opener
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38D. Damage
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39D. “Who am ___ say?”
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40D. Beat it!
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41D. 'u can't be serious!'
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42D. Farm bale contents
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45D. "I can ___ everything except temptation" (line from "Lady Windermere's Fan")
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47D. Cozy nook for puzzle solving
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48D. Click the refresh button
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49D. City in California's Central Valley
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52D. Jaded "Inside Out 2" character
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53D. Uncompromising
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55D. Faith leader?
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56D. Privately includes on an email
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57D. Roti flour
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59D. Became acquainted with
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60D. King Kong, for one
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61D. Knotted neckwear
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62D. Communication system with fingerspelling (Abbr.)
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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