Our USA Today Crossword Hints for November 21, 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 21, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 11/21/25. 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. Downsides
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5A. Fairy-tale villain who eats a grandmother
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9A. A bald person's might sunburn
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14A. Holey shoe
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15A. Fan sound
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16A. Knight's protective gear
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17A. "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" subject
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18A. Sherry, e.g.
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19A. Not a soul
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20A. The Waste Land poet
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22A. 'Sounds good!'
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24A. Part of a kid's bedtime routine, often
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26A. Elegant
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27A. In ___ of gifts . . .
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29A. Like a centenarian
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30A. "I ___ your pardon..."
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33A. First impression given by a house
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37A. Fly high
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38A. DIY mover's rental
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39A. "How I Met Your Mother" protagonist
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40A. Burner's place
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41A. Lincoln ___ (construction toy)
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42A. Participation dance in which you "shake it all about"
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44A. Most common English word
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45A. Luke, to Anakin
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46A. Bit of equestrian equipment
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47A. Chef's cover-up
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49A. Incredible deal
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52A. Amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurant, say
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56A. Throw away
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58A. Caramelized vegetable in mujaddara
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59A. Mine extractions
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61A. Baddie in many fantasy games
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62A. It might have animated balloons
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63A. Shape of some coffee table tops
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64A. Sport in which athletes lie flat
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65A. Commission-based line of work, often
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66A. Reject
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67A. Bambi and Faline
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1D. "I want to be added to the email thread"
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2D. Non-written tests
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3D. "Nose goes!"
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4D. Kid’s ride
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5D. URL intro
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6D. State where the cash register was invented
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7D. Golf course
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8D. Mooch
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9D. Polished, in a way
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10D. Swindler
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11D. Run __
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12D. Solitary
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13D. "Predator" prequel
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21D. "12 Angry Men" event
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23D. Raise one's voice
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25D. Casual version of 43-Down
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28D. Causing mischief
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30D. Reserve
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31D. Overhang protecting a wall
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32D. Fictional doctor Meredith
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33D. ___ classic (niche hit)
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34D. "Seems like bad news . . ."
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35D. Ire
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36D. Fearful yelp
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37D. "Wow, that was merciless!"
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40D. Acts like an angry alpaca
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42D. Gnu feature
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43D. Word of consent
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45D. Does some shopping
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47D. Have really fond feelings for
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48D. Chutzpah
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50D. Have a spat
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51D. L, at LOFT
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52D. Handheld outdoor tools
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53D. People who made llama figurines
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54D. Punch in some digits
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55D. Like fictional high schooler Regina George
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57D. __ pressure
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60D. On the ___ (secretly)
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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