Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 4, 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 4, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/4/26. 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. Free passes at tournaments
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5A. To and ___
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8A. Waterway used for public transportation in Venice
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13A. Beef or venison
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14A. Wealthy
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16A. "The Studio" actress Catherine
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17A. Crunchy, spicy snack
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19A. Cap
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20A. Without confidence
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21A. Leaves for lunch
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23A. Key often tapped with the left pinkie
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24A. Snorkeling site
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26A. "Pretty good, huh?"
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28A. Linguistic suffix
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30A. “Totally tubular!”
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32A. CT scan alternative
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33A. Avocado spread, for short
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35A. Price
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38A. Burning bit stepped on during a firewalk
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42A. "Somehow, this is our situation"
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45A. Spinal cushions
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46A. Tippy top
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47A. Leaky faucet sound
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48A. Part of UCLA
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50A. "Hey ___, It's Christmas" (RuPaul song)
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52A. Keeps in the loop via email
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53A. Sugary Southern drink
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58A. Summarizing initials
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60A. Cancel
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61A. Bring joy to
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63A. Absolutely furious
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66A. 'Come in!'
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68A. "I need a reason"
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70A. Bacteria used in drug development
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71A. BOGO event
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72A. Sheer delight
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73A. Ancient item
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74A. At most
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75A. Nine-digit IDs
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1D. Some luxury cars
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2D. "Mmhmm"
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3D. Books to breeze through
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4D. Not fresh
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5D. Start of some long weekends (Abbr.)
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6D. Tears
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7D. Pacific or Atlantic, e.g.
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8D. Coffee that may be served over ice
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9D. Tuna type
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10D. "A Boy ___ Goo" (1995 album)
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11D. Greet the day
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12D. Gate fastener
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15D. Aura above an angel
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18D. "Long Story Short" voice actress Nicole
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22D. Cash source
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25D. "True statement"
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27D. Prepared to throw a dart
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28D. "Zounds!"
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29D. ___ Lee (2025 Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award winner)
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31D. Qatar's capital city
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34D. Ride in the Tour de France
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36D. Part of National Hispanic Heritage month (Abbr.)
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37D. Uno dos __
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39D. Popular St. Patrick's Day activities
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40D. Ariel's prince
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41D. Gym counts
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43D. Not well-known
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44D. Lit sign in a movie theater
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49D. First U.S. city to host the Olympics
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51D. Slender
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53D. Contorted smile
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54D. Anticipate pain
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55D. Sing the praises of
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56D. Has a snack
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57D. Starting lineup
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59D. Bottom-of-the-barrel bits
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62D. "First Lady of Song" Fitzgerald
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64D. "What happened next was..."
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65D. Emoji that means "I'm listening," inaptly
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67D. Nickname that drops "-jah"
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69D. Queer dating app
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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