Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/3/26. 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. Thick carpet type
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5A. Spanish for 'this'
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9A. Like water with low mineral concentration
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13A. Leafy green used to make chips
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14A. Actor Rickman
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15A. Mythical monster with multiple heads
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16A. Matzah, e.g.
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19A. Bathroom, in England
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20A. Spelling or quilting event
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21A. Swarming insects
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22A. Water bottle size
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24A. Get into groups of two
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26A. Throw on the floor
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28A. Protein synthesis molecule
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29A. Vegetables sometimes topped with marshmallows
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33A. Soy-based soup base
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37A. By way of
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38A. "Is this real life?!"
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42A. Texting format
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43A. "That's how the cookie crumbles"
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44A. Time in a recording booth, informally
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46A. List-ending abbr.
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47A. Beef star Wong
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48A. Football play that gives a quarterback multiple choices
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51A. Bumbling
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55A. Like legal work done at no cost
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58A. ___ by (barely manage)
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60A. One of a trio for Newton
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61A. Creole dish simmered with the "holy trinity"
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64A. Break up
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65A. Natural hairstyle
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66A. "___girl!" ("Kudos!")
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67A. Put on sosh meed
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68A. Misplaced
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69A. Home office furniture
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1D. Talking ___ (character on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction)
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2D. Capital of Vietnam
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3D. Divvy up
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4D. "By golly!"
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5D. Edge of a roof
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6D. Take a nap
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7D. Color similar to beige
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8D. Short jokes
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9D. Cloyingly sweet
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10D. Tributes in verse
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11D. Greek life group, for short
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12D. Smidgens
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15D. Sch. such as Spelman
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17D. Like transitions without segues
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18D. Nickelodeon explorer
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23D. Greek god with arrows
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25D. Style of the Chrysler Building
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27D. Yap
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30D. Hebrew for spring
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31D. Prefix for "fridge" or "van"
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32D. Wise one
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33D. Fail to attend
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34D. "Let's chat on WhatsApp!"
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35D. ___ out (deduce)
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36D. Sofa type with multiple configurations
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39D. 62-Down stat
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40D. On the same side
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41D. Primary
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45D. Bilbo Baggins, e.g.
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46D. Sicilian volcano
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49D. Writer such as Mary Oliver
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50D. Draws closer to
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52D. The best of the best
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53D. Formal agreements
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54D. Small adjustment
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55D. Get ready to cook
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56D. City near Lake Tahoe
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57D. Ironic things to be even
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59D. Tie the ___ (get hitched)
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62D. Bay Area hub (Abbr.)
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63D. “Totally tubular!”
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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