Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 25, 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 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/25/26. 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. Post-workout feeling
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5A. One might result in a red card
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9A. Luxury vessel
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14A. Fe, in chemistry
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15A. Initial poker payment
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16A. Brownish-yellow tone
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17A. Ran low on energy
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19A. One of the five basic tastes
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20A. Win every game in a series
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21A. "___ let the dogs out? (___? ___? ___? ___? ___?)"
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22A. Bears' homes
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23A. EGOT winner Moreno
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25A. Grabs
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27A. "I'm one angry dog!"
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30A. Item in Santa’s sack
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31A. Day after Mon.
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32A. Place for a sleeve tattoo
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35A. Leaves an emoji on an online post, say
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37A. Highway stop
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39A. "Can I sit here?"
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41A. Flowers related to tobacco
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42A. Hold out against
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43A. Place to go hog wild?
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44A. Wildebeest
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45A. 2023 Ben Affleck film about Nike
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46A. Org. for teachers
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47A. Happy dances
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48A. Window piece
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50A. Prefix with "scrolling"
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52A. Rock concert equipment
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54A. "La Cenerentola," e.g.
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58A. Social ___
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59A. TV actor who doesn't have a regular role
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61A. Surrounded by
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62A. Pizzazz
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63A. A single time
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64A. Layered cake
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65A. Buy low, ___ high (investment strategy)
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66A. Dissenting votes
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1D. Feels sick
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2D. Bird similar to a raven
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3D. It might wind up in your backyard
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4D. PC key above "shift"
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5D. ___ Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
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6D. Like some streets
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7D. Salt Lake City's state
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8D. Citrusy beverage that might soothe a sore throat
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9D. "I'd avoid that, personally!"
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10D. Highest points
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11D. "Shanghai Noon" actor Jackie
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12D. Garment edges
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13D. Prefix meaning 'three'
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18D. Doppelgänger
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24D. ___ and turning
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26D. Homeland for Hans and Franz, in a 60-Down sketch
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27D. Grasps tightly
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28D. Put back to zero
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29D. Shabby
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32D. "Argo" actor Alan
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33D. "Legally Blonde" star Witherspoon
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34D. Large ray
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36D. "Wicked: For Good" director Jon
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37D. Lo-___ image
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38D. Small power sources
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40D. Knackwursts and bratwursts
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45D. Allure
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47D. Elbow or knee
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49D. Printer brand
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50D. Sample version
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51D. Emanation from a laundry heap, perhaps
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53D. "Low Bridge, Everybody Down" animal
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55D. Sicilian volcano
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56D. Suggestive
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57D. Greek war god
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58D. Place to strike a pose?
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60D. NBC sketch show since 1975
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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