Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/28/26. 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. Fruity spreads
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5A. Character progressions
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9A. Drive-thru features at some banks
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13A. Apple desktop
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14A. Structure that may be built of pillows and sheets
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15A. Seat at a desk
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17A. Sando spread
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18A. Lion's sound
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19A. Intensifying adverb that originated in the Bay Area
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20A. Disaster movie?
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23A. Ballet leap
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24A. Boxing result abbreviation
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25A. Part of some job titles, for short
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26A. Stack of cash
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27A. ___ Paulo FC
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30A. C-suite member
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32A. Nano technology?
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34A. Only
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36A. Video-game collectibles
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40A. Band that released "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (20th Anniversary Deluxe)" in 2026
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43A. Way in
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44A. Anastasia's father was one
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45A. Length of a bridge
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46A. "Toodle-oo!"
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48A. Attempt
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50A. "___ not that hard"
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51A. Pretentious
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54A. Troublesome tot
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56A. Aliens' vehicles
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58A. "XYZ, buddy"
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62A. "The Last of Us" protagonist
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63A. Rock, like a new fit
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64A. Volcanic flow
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67A. Cake serving
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68A. 43560 square feet
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69A. Name hidden in "rigorous"
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70A. Did 80 in a 65, say
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71A. Votes For
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72A. Citrus shavings
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1D. Pam's husband on "The Office"
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2D. Reddit event
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3D. "Might wanna rethink that"
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4D. 'Move over!'
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5D. Natural hairstyle
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6D. Top of a house or a mouth
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7D. Do some scrapbooking
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8D. "Forget what I just said"
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9D. Deep desire
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10D. "Data tells us . . ."
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11D. Shopping centers
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12D. Isolated groups, in corporate jargon
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16D. Giving one's full attention
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21D. Some tic-tac-toe marks
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22D. Courteney who plays Gale Weathers in the "Scream" franchise
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23D. Asian country consisting of over 14,000 islands
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26D. Disposable cloth
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28D. Wilson who was WNBA MVP and WNBA Finals MVP in 2025
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29D. "Move it or lose it"
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31D. Islamic festival
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33D. Cajun dish named for its aesthetic
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35D. GPS lines
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37D. Undercover work
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38D. Exam for future docs
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39D. Baby boys
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41D. "gtg"
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42D. Flub
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47D. "That is brand-new information" to a texter
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49D. "Mmhmm"
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51D. Apt anagram of 71-Across
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52D. Sushi servings
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53D. Spring blossom
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55D. Component
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57D. "___ cumpleanos a ti"
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59D. Nourish
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60D. Spanx CEO Blakely
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61D. Metal sources
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65D. Marianne known as the GOAT in women's cycling
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66D. Museum contents
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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