Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/9/26. 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. "That's a ___ in the right direction"
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5A. Long story
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9A. Insulting remark
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13A. "I love you," in Spanish
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14A. Taproom beverages
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15A. Mesmerized
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16A. Crooked
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17A. Mumford & ___ (folk rock band)
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18A. Samoa’s capital
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19A. "It's gonna be okay"
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21A. Apt rhyme for “clock”
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22A. Despicable Me villain
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23A. Aliens for short
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25A. Caustic soapmaking ingredient
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26A. Breakout religious groups
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28A. Part of a pet that is "booped"
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30A. Obamacare, for short
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32A. Part of a song that might have a fade-out
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35A. Squabble
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37A. "Am I making sense?"
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40A. Accompanied to the penthouse
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41A. “Ay, ___ mío”
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42A. Baywatch actor Efron
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43A. Spicy stew used as a hot dog topping
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45A. Student receiving one-on-one instruction
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47A. "Eureka!"
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48A. Birds similar to ostriches
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51A. ___stick pan
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52A. Obtains
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54A. Fish that may have serrated tails
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58A. Forearm bone.
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59A. Main character in "Rocket Power"
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60A. Kids these days
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62A. Very much
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63A. Peruse a scientific paper, say
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64A. Unsettling
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65A. Amaze
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66A. Makes a mistake
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67A. Vehicles for going down sand dunes
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1D. Casual meeting?
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2D. "___ it or leave it!"
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3D. Come up
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4D. Pair of equally successful partners
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5D. Bachelorette-party accessory
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6D. ___ vera gel
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7D. Sci-fi or romantasy
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8D. Opposites of liabilities
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9D. Dang it!
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10D. "That's my bad"
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11D. Ahi mixed with sriracha mayo
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12D. Vampire slayer's weapon
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13D. Tit for __
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20D. Skirts for ballet dancers
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24D. Ephemeral social media updates
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26D. "Is that for real?!"
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27D. Abbr. in an office address
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29D. Top medal in los Juegos Olimpicos
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30D. Podcast interruptions
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31D. Music festival in the California desert
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33D. Color of envelopes gifted on Chinese New Year
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34D. Leave out
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36D. “...you get the picture”
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38D. Yes madame!
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39D. Like a 19-year-old college graduate
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44D. "That workout really did a number on me!"
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46D. Tooth's outermost layer
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47D. ___ fresca (taqueria beverage)
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49D. Say '$%$#!'
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50D. Instrument in Hindustani classical music
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53D. Make pleasantly full
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55D. Gives a nonverbal assent
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56D. Days of ___
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57D. Lost traction
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61D. __ Moines Iowa
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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