Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/5/26. 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. Miserly
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6A. Lemon shaving
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10A. Like hardcore gamers
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14A. Mushroom used as a patty in some burgers
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16A. Quietly make a scene?
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17A. Crustacean that can have up to a 5-foot leg span
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19A. Ant's legs, e.g.
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20A. Chicken potpie bit
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21A. Key next to the space bar
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22A. Features of six-packs, but not kegs
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23A. Use your nose
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25A. Sweet braided bread
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28A. S.F. winter hours
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31A. Green-eyed monster, idiomatically
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32A. "Nothing's going to bring me down today!"
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35A. Fashion icon Christian
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37A. GPS calculation
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38A. Canadian dollar coins
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40A. "When's the homework ___?"
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41A. What birdies fly over
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43A. Content creators who discuss literature
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45A. Sluggers' stats
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47A. Huey's hairstyle in "The Boondocks," for short
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48A. Hen's home
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49A. Fake person
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51A. Not tired?
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52A. Lester Young's instrument
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53A. ___ Floor (common sign)
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55A. Proposals
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59A. Cushion for a mom-to-be
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63A. "All in a day's work"
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64A. Fairy tale that inspired the film "Ella Enchanted"
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65A. "I really appreciate it," in a text
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66A. Results of lying in some beds?
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67A. Glorify
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1D. Tax pros
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2D. One of many on a golf course
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3D. Long, distinct stretches
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4D. On the line
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5D. Device used to "catch 'em all"
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6D. Calm and serene
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7D. Animal with antlers that can grow up to one inch per day
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8D. Freudian ___
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9D. Shades
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10D. Regal competitor
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11D. People liked it a lot!
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12D. "No one else gets time with me today!"
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13D. Word after "student" or "sleep"
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15D. Animals commanded by Dracula
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18D. Hearts or Spades, e.g.
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24D. Finale
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25D. "Muy ___" ("Very good")
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26D. Post-Oscars celebration, often
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27D. Vocal percussionists
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28D. "The ___ is in the pudding"
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29D. Spanish for 'mister'
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30D. Japanese drum
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33D. Squishy lump
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34D. Vietnamese New Year
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36D. Part of R&R
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39D. Guaranteed
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42D. Girl
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44D. Brand for at-home fitness training
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46D. In stitches
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50D. Make a face, say
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51D. Aint gonna happen
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52D. Rod for cooking shawarma
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54D. "VisionQuest" actress Miller
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56D. Civil rights activist Baker
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57D. Chuck some dice
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58D. Whack
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60D. Place where many people are spotted?
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61D. MSNBC competitor
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62D. NFL units
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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