Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 31, 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 31, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/31/26. 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. Flat-topped landform
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5A. Slip up
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8A. Socially off-limits
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13A. Spoken aloud
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14A. Prefix with futurism
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15A. 'See ya!'
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16A. It's enjoyed from sunup to sundown
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18A. Meteor impact site
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19A. Computer key above ~
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20A. The Gators' state, for short
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21A. Rested in a chair
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22A. Opposite of NNW
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23A. So-so
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24A. Cacao ___
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25A. Class in which you might go off on a tangent?
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27A. Greek god of love and sex
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29A. Alpine skiing discipline
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31A. Nonbinary pronoun pair
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34A. Titular dog of kids TV
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36A. Sage
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37A. Minute ___
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39A. One-___ pullups
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41A. Exalting poem
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42A. Donkeys
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44A. Dark Mexican sauce
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45A. Dog's barking sound
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46A. Crenshaw who coined the term "intersectionality"
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48A. Long sticks
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50A. Creatively inclined
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51A. "As you wish, Mr. Knight"
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52A. Fortuneteller
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54A. Will you let me?
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55A. Bell pepper or eggplant, e.g.
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58A. Website with posts
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59A. Prehistoric landmark of standing rocks
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60A. Jurassic Park star Laura
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61A. Stench
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62A. "Make Me ___" (Janelle Monae hit)
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1D. Internet connection box
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2D. Wipe clean
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3D. "Smile for the camera!"
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4D. Each and every
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5D. Baked goods with "nooks and crannies"
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6D. Back-to-health program
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7D. Brain ___ (result of too much phone time)
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8D. Enchilada wrap
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9D. In the style of
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10D. Automated posters
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11D. Singles
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12D. Shrek, for example
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15D. Beetle seen in hieroglyphics
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17D. "Should you choose otherwise . . ."
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21D. Midwest city home to Forest Park (Abbr.)
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26D. Fine dining professional
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28D. Deli bread variety
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29D. Sly smiles
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30D. What a nostalgic person takes a trip down
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31D. Number of blue letters in the Google logo
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32D. Ducked out of sight
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33D. Musical ability
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35D. Shout at the top of your lungs
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38D. Is that true about me?
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40D. Country singer Jo ___ Messina
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42D. Some workout tops
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43D. ___ Every Day (educational YouTube channel)
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45D. @
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47D. Audacious
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48D. Spanish for 'mister'
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49D. Curly corn chip
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51D. Ivy League school home to the oldest college daily newspaper
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52D. "That looks bad"
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53D. Perimeter
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54D. Ingredient in some edibles (Abbr.)
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56D. Recipient of many prayers
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57D. Snakelike fish
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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