Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 1, 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, October 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/1/26. 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. Like a par-6 golf hole
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5A. Don't worry about me
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9A. Some arena roofs
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14A. Dubai dignitary
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15A. Bread often served with lamb korma
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16A. Decorate
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17A. Art ___
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18A. First chip in the pot, often
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19A. Anaheim's region, for short
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20A. Like some frisbees used at night
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23A. "You're as charming as an ___, Mr. Grinch"
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24A. Neptune's realm
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25A. Female chicken
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26A. D's point value in Scrabble
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29A. Parts of flowers
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31A. Octavia E. Butler's genre
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33A. Help
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34A. "___ House" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song)
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36A. Number represented by birthday candles
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37A. Mention as a source
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38A. "Closer" industrial rock band
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42A. Floppy __
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43A. Nonhuman blog commenter
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44A. Genetic material
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45A. Post-Op Area
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46A. Fix, like loose shoelaces
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48A. Australian marsupial
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52A. Energy
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53A. Vote in favor
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54A. ___ Sebastian ("Parks and Recreation" miniature horse)
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56A. Snitch
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57A. EPCOT attraction housed in a geodesic sphere
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61A. Device for texting
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62A. Prefix for "tune" or "play"
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63A. Traverse a trail
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64A. One who doesn't get the W
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65A. Appealed earnestly
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66A. Like this clue's number
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67A. Some one-pot meals
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68A. No bid in bridge
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69A. Flat-topped landform
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1D. Shelflike rock projections
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2D. *Folded brunch dish
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3D. "Babygirl" star Kidman
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4D. Get bigger
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5D. Silly
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6D. Stingray relatives
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7D. Solemn vow
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8D. Like some socks or boots
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9D. Coca-Cola-owned water brand
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10D. Unpleasant smell
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11D. Shirley Temple or Nada Colada
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12D. History textbook chapter, perhaps
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13D. "Stevie Nicks' Fajita Roundup" sketch show
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21D. Magazine edition
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22D. Go to bat (for)
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27D. Cleverness
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28D. "___ on Melancholy" (Keats poem)
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30D. Member of a brotherhood
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32D. Spiny succulents
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35D. Steak cut that's often boneless
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37D. Ta-ta!
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38D. Compliment to an archer
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39D. “Seems that way”
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40D. Where some celebrity non-apologies are typed
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41D. Joint above a foot
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42D. Quick swim
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46D. Indy 500 drivers
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47D. High-status groups
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49D. Reach a destination
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50D. Potato pancakes
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51D. Goddess who guided Odysseus
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55D. Nanos, e.g.
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58D. Once more
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59D. Storytelling dance
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60D. "Excuse me" sound
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61D. Counterpart of "Thx"
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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