Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 5, 2025 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 5, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/5/25. 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. Makeup used to define lashes
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8A. Give the green-light
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14A. Thanksgiving Day month in Canada
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15A. Theoretically
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16A. From Xi'an or Xining
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17A. Had a midnight snack, say
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18A. 'Darn it!'
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19A. Menu heading
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21A. Pose a question
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22A. The sun for one
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23A. Some Little League coaches
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26A. Org. in "White Collar"
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28A. Range below soprano
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31A. Boxer nicknamed "The Greatest"
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33A. Assumed identity
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35A. Turn like a top
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36A. Shopping cart unit
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37A. Band's bookings
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38A. Celestial body with a tail
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39A. Like one end of many pools
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40A. Outback birds that can sprint up to 31 mph
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41A. Upside
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42A. Crochet tools that look like J's
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43A. Title for Ian McKellen
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44A. Takes to court
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45A. North Pole worker
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46A. Midterm or final
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48A. Clickable picture
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51A. Discreetly include on an email
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54A. Hospital procedure in a tube
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57A. One of two for a bicycle
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58A. Chewy boba tea ingredient
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61A. Broadcast again
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63A. Highly adept
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64A. Painter's range of colors
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65A. Discussion groups
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66A. Like drastic sale prices
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1D. Chocolaty coffee drink
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2D. Massage targets
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3D. *Simple drawing of a person
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4D. ___ out (fall asleep)
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5D. Homer Simpson's father
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6D. Put back to the default
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7D. Large venue for a concert
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8D. Poker payment
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9D. Fastskin swimwear brand
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10D. Zesty topping in a taco bar
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11D. Org. that regulates herbicides
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12D. Mesh tool for a butterfly collector
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13D. Three in Italian
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15D. Rowboat propeller
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20D. Genre that originated in Atlanta
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22D. Violet, to Dash Parr, for short
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24D. Driver's license information
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25D. Streamlined
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27D. Largemouth ___
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29D. Tells whoppers
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30D. Explosive initials
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32D. Little mischief-makers
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33D. Forever and a day
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34D. Put a cap on
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35D. Bottom of a boot
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36D. Much-admired person
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38D. Core of a PC
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42D. Female bird or lobster
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44D. Leisurely walk
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47D. Say cheese!
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49D. Complains incessantly
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50D. Oscar winner Tatum
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52D. Greek island known for its olive oil and raki
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53D. Relinquished
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55D. Puts frosting on
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56D. In a funk
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57D. Connections
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58D. Amount of shrimp paste (Abbr.)
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59D. Letters before a pen name
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60D. Target for a bowler or a golfer
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62D. Pie ___ mode
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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