Our USA Today Crossword Hints for November 17, 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 17, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 11/17/25. 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. Wi-Fi device
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6A. Objective
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9A. "Don't let ___ get away!"
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13A. Destination for a rock lover, maybe
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14A. Tawantinsuyu, aka the ___ Empire
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15A. Wander around
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16A. Double
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18A. Blacksmith's materials
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19A. A billion years
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20A. Little landmass in the sea
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21A. Lizard with a "green" and "marine" variety
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23A. Like a platitude
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24A. Word after cat or power
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25A. Performer’s prompt
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27A. Double
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32A. Pickled bud
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34A. Be right for
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35A. Last number in many countdowns
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36A. Gave a boost to
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38A. Turns into
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41A. Potential orientation of someone in a queerplatonic relationship, for short
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42A. Alexandre with a home named Chateau de Monte-Cristo
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45A. Not subtle
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46A. Toil
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48A. Notifies
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49A. Language that "galore" is derived from
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50A. Forbid
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51A. Ish
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53A. Eggs on Toast Skagen
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55A. Pair used to slalom
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59A. "Eureka!"
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60A. Trouble
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64A. Dip pen's tip
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65A. 'Stainless' metal
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66A. All the time
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67A. Letters that might accompany a siren emoji
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68A. Spellcheck might catch one
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69A. Judges
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1D. Crafted
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2D. ___ cows (cookie-inspired nickname for Belted Galloways)
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3D. College bigwig
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4D. Finale
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5D. Song in "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music"
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6D. "On the Pulse of Morning" poet Maya
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7D. Shave ___ (sweet summer treat)
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8D. Steep in a savory sauce
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9D. Performing group
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10D. Circle dance
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11D. Like well-trimmed bangs
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12D. Tablelike landform
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14D. A partner's parents, sometimes
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17D. "That __ fair!"
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22D. Neon or ozone
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23D. Red root vegetable
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25D. Egypt's largest city
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26D. Available to be claimed
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28D. Garments for messy meals
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29D. Credited author of "The Odyssey"
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30D. Unmoving
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31D. Tries out
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32D. Sharp cat part
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33D. Anne of Green Gables and Pippi Longstocking, e.g.
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37D. Two-part
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39D. Coke or Pepsi
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40D. Like a pan used for baking
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43D. Hosp. scan
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44D. Increased presence of promotions
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47D. Kit ___ bar
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48D. Be a partner in crime
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51D. Without
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52D. Only state with a nonrectangular flag
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54D. Norway's largest city
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56D. Toy named for a hovering bird of prey
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57D. It's on an agenda
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58D. ID numbers
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61D. Gomez Addams' cousin
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62D. Jedi from Jakku
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63D. Straight pretzel shape
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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