Our USA Today Crossword Hints for November 16, 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, November 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 11/16/25. 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. WNBA star Charles
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5A. PDX winter hours
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8A. Feeds the pot
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13A. Sad Keanu and Sad Kermit, for two
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14A. Satyajit Ray protagonist
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15A. See 44 Across
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16A. Feels yesterday's erg workout, say
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17A. Hi-__ image
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18A. Column of smoke
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19A. Oxford postgraduate student, often
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22A. "___ Possible" (Disney Channel series)
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23A. Envy or greed, for example
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24A. Mike's partner in candy
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25A. "___ not!"
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28A. Goes on dates with
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30A. Most ready to pick
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32A. D-backs, on a scoreboard
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33A. Cornmeal cake
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35A. Bat mitzvahs, for example
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37A. Melty Reuben ingredient
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40A. Slightly off
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42A. Rain gutter locales
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43A. "Breaking ___"
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44A. With 15-Across, swimming spots for tots
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47A. "Planet of the ___"
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51A. Storm's center
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52A. Day before Wed.
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53A. Genetic molecule
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55A. Small battery size
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56A. "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!" sea shanty
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60A. Frog's sound
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62A. Appreciative shout during a flamenco performance
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63A. Island nation near Tunisia
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64A. Made a decision
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65A. Psych!
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66A. “Grey’s Anatomy” star Pompeo
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67A. More painful
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68A. Ave. crossers
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69A. Fly like a pterodactyl
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1D. Bug expert?
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2D. Back from work
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3D. Have to have
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4D. Obnoxious people
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5D. Root vegetables similar to carrots
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6D. Design detail, for short
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7D. Keister
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8D. Gala host, perhaps?
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9D. The Big Easy
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10D. Bit of info on a band tee, maybe
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11D. Stately tree
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12D. U-turn from NNW
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13D. Commemorates
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20D. Thoroughbreds' fathers
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21D. Gives the green light to
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26D. Extreme anger
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27D. Prefix for "connect"
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29D. Woodworking tools
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31D. Walked back and forth
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34D. Person who lives dangerously
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36D. Barbie star Rae
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37D. Discreet entrance
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38D. Headgear worn in kitchens
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39D. 10, 12, 14, 16, etc.
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40D. 'Honest' president
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41D. Star Wars Day month
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45D. Birth control option: Abbr.
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46D. They're hunted by Huntr/x, in a 2025 Netflix film
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48D. Rice dish with saffron
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49D. Holiday that might include the egg-tapping game tsougrisma
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50D. Underworld overlord
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54D. Peaks
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57D. Make less difficult
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58D. "You've got ___ of nerve!"
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59D. Ring of light
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60D. Loops in on an email
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61D. Letter after pi
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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