Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 27, 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 27, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/27/26. 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. Sound of a tomato hitting its target
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6A. Ancient Egyptian queen
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15A. Pro basketball venue
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16A. Spiny marine creature eaten on sushi rice
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17A. Intended
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18A. Flavor evaluation
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19A. Wife, in Spanish
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21A. Absolutely loathes
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22A. Thing you're responsible for doing
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23A. Channel with sitcom reruns and March Madness games
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25A. Safe place?
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26A. "I require entertainment"
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28A. Car parts that squeal
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29A. Opposite of “nope”
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30A. Black-and-white equipment for a Chinese strategy game
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32A. Twice-fried slices of plantain
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33A. Shar ___ (dog breed)
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36A. 1998 Lauryn Hill diss track
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37A. Film composer Zimmer
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38A. __ school
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39A. Be a good match
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40A. The Magna ___
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41A. Buddhist tower
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44A. Appetizer of fried squid rings
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46A. Dublin's country
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48A. Falls for some ragebait
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49A. Forming a queue
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51A. Lover of 6-Across
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52A. Actor's phrase similar to "That's a wrap!"
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53A. Intense, like loyalty
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54A. Temporarily took in a dog
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55A. Splurgy shopping trips
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1D. Like the fastest possible delivery
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2D. Take as a given
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3D. Jumped to one's feet
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4D. Irritates
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5D. Bits of body ink
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6D. Chicago time zone (Abbr.)
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7D. Is ahead
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8D. Opposite of difficulty
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9D. Performs better than
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10D. Gets ready
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11D. Players listed as participating, in sports
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12D. Papers submitted for degrees
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13D. "Dracula Has ___ From the Grave" (1968 movie)
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14D. Trailing insects
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20D. Max
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24D. Title phrase for a greatest hits album, maybe
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27D. Alter ___ (other identities)
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28D. Online indicator such as /s for sarcasm
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31D. Gin and __
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32D. Series of tasks to check off
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33D. “Ain’t It Fun” band
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34D. Way in
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35D. Caption for an engagement photo
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36D. Iconic figures
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37D. Pet that runs on a wheel
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38D. Former Dolphins quarterback Dan
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40D. Stuff tabbies go wild for
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41D. Spiced rice dish
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42D. Boogie
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43D. Fury
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45D. Toronto Maple ___ (NHL team)
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47D. Sci-fi franchise with sandworms
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50D. ___ XING
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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