Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 30, 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 30, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/30/26. 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. Tae Bo hit
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4A. American ___
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8A. Taro-based dish
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11A. "___ Lips Are Sealed"
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12A. Trial version
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13A. Greektown aperitif
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15A. *Slices topped with eggs and bacon, e.g.
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19A. Tools for carpenters
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20A. Like some gases
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21A. Oxen harness
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23A. "Falling Rocks," for one
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25A. Many flashlight batteries
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27A. "Closer" band, for short
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28A. "Raiders of the Lost ___"
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30A. *"Imagine with me . . ."
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34A. "Hold up, whaaat?"
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36A. Confucian concept
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37A. ___ salts
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38A. Christmastime drink
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40A. Acorns and Leaves, in a German card deck
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44A. Alley-___
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46A. Sweet side dish
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48A. *Aggressive debt-buying equity firm
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52A. "picking me up soon?"
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53A. A while ___
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54A. DVD-___ drive
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55A. Future ones might "heal" their stuffed animals
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57A. Coagulate
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59A. Bit of color
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62A. Unbox
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65A. "Power Rangers" catchphrase . . . or what could be said about each starred clue's answer
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68A. Whirl or twirl
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69A. Boston NBA player, for short
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70A. 2023 prize for Tracy Chapman
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71A. "Pretty sneaky, ___" (classic line from a Connect Four ad)
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72A. Get together
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73A. Have some Chik'n Nuggets
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1D. CareerBuilder listings
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2D. ___ points
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3D. Cold ones
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4D. Texter's "Beats me"
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5D. Gives meaning to
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6D. Neighbor of Yemen
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7D. Take the L
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8D. Toasted treat "sacrificed" at an annual bowl game
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9D. Yes, in French
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10D. Soul singer Bizu
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14D. Its chemical formula is O3
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16D. "Just ___ suspected!"
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17D. Snare
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18D. Similar
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22D. Finish
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24D. Digital-only fashion mag
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26D. Pier's place
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28D. Amaze
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29D. Perform like 41-Down
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31D. Lowest two-digit number
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32D. Say "In your dreams!"
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33D. Talk up
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35D. Tugboat's sound
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39D. Despicable Me villain
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41D. Artist featured on "Boy's a liar Pt. 2"
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42D. Egyptian boy king
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43D. Pampering spot
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45D. A helium atom has two
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47D. Reveals dramatically, perhaps
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48D. It really sucks, for short
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49D. Wrinkly, bumpy fruit
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50D. Steals treasures, in Skyrim
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51D. Gulf State leader
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56D. Little one
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58D. Vanilla extract amts.
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60D. Background video game characters
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61D. Butter in bulletproof coffee
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63D. Actor D'Arcy
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64D. "Cool cool cool"
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66D. Nintendo avatar in a "parade"
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67D. Unspecified degree:
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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