Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/8/26. 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. Cantankerous
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6A. "___ Like Me" (sung song by Maleficent in "Descendants")
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10A. Government org. that inspects meat
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14A. Black bird in a Poe poem
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15A. Prefix meaning 'one billionth'
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16A. More than desire
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17A. Sushi bar eel
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18A. Extended family group
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19A. Rustic sleeping spots on road trips
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20A. Something found in many a cat owner's house
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23A. Archaic "your"
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24A. Helper in the classroom
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25A. Genetic molecule
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26A. Bird’s beak
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28A. Nickname for a Scottish terrier
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31A. Mavericks or Bulls
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33A. Barbecue remnants
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36A. McKellen who played Gandalf
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37A. Words said after returning from vacation, perhaps
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40A. The Big Apple
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41A. Understand?
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42A. Many supporting characters in "The Sound of Music"
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43A. Stared angrily
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45A. Browser destination
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47A. Yearbook-signing tool
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48A. ___ de gallo
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50A. Grabbed a bite
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53A. Place to store valuables inside some bank vaults
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57A. Green stone
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58A. Coup d'___
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59A. Leader's position
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60A. Comedian Mo
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61A. “High Voltage” band
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62A. The end of time, maybe?
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63A. State of disorder
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64A. Have a snack
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65A. Common music-related "Jeopardy!" category
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1D. Earth’s outermost layer
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2D. Creamy salad dressing
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3D. Egg-producing organ
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4D. Nintendo competitor
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5D. Bad mood
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6D. Rolled dish often topped with queso fresco
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7D. You make a ___ point
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8D. Nonsensical
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9D. 'To make a __ story short . . .'
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10D. Labor groups
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11D. Body ___ (physical experience)
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12D. Fender ding
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13D. Commercials
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21D. The "C" of UCLA, for short
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22D. Roll call response
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26D. Something to check at the airport
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27D. Comic actress Coca
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28D. Spider's creation
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29D. Dog food brand
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30D. Opposite of WSW
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31D. "byeee," in a text
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32D. Wild adventures?
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34D. Ave. crossers
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35D. Chalk-drawn sidewalk game
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37D. Gerund ending
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38D. Chicago airport code
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39D. Tint
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44D. Sends to someone else
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46D. iPhone platform
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48D. Retail chain that removed the cat and dog from its logo in 2020
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49D. Apple tablets
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50D. Higher than
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51D. Printer product
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52D. Background actor
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53D. "Ditto"
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54D. College official
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55D. In that case
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56D. Lint collector?
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57D. Fruity toast topping
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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