Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 12, 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, October 12, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/12/25. 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. Aardvark treats
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5A. Shuts forcefully
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10A. Headlamp output
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14A. Abound
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15A. Cockpit worker
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16A. Bar connecting a pair of wheels
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17A. Flip from wild to mild, say
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18A. By itself
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19A. Big falling-out
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20A. "A job's a job"
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23A. Cool again
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24A. Pirates' yeses
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25A. Brewery tub
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28A. Settings for many medical dramas (Abbr.)
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29A. Start-___ (new businesses)
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32A. Public perception
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34A. St. Vincent's instrument
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37A. Workplace watchdog org
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38A. Program that lets volunteers keep a stretch of road litter-free
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42A. ___-Grape (Ocean Spray juice)
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43A. Bruce Wayne's alter ego
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44A. Ravenous to the point of rage
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47A. Visitors in UFOs
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48A. Sis, for example
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51A. Kimono sash
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52A. '___ Don't Lie' (Shakira song)
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55A. Not a single soul
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57A. Do whatever it takes
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61A. Canyon reverberation
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63A. Like a smiling parent at a child's recital
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64A. Boast
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65A. They may be bald-faced or white
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66A. Piano practice piece
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67A. French for head
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68A. Catholic service
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69A. ___ Park Colorado
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70A. Unwelcome plant?
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1D. Clothing
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2D. More organized
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3D. Entices
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4D. Lipstick mishap
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5D. Rejuvenating retreats
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6D. Happy tune
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7D. Hawaiian expression of peace
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8D. $$
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9D. Sound system
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10D. Building near a silo, perhaps
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11D. Permit for leaving a country
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12D. Nickname hidden in "intentional foul"
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13D. New York athlete
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21D. "I can't sleep, wanna chat?"
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22D. "Psychic" sense (Abbr.)
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26D. Sore
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27D. Bag-screening org.
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30D. Cherry's center
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31D. Wild guess at pub trivia
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33D. Word after "ghost" or before "square"
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34D. Percussion instrument in a temple
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35D. "Lightbulb moment" word
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36D. Bat mitzvah or quinceanera
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38D. United __ Emirates
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39D. Breakfast pastries
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40D. BBC clock setting
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41D. "The plan ___ changed" ("We're still on")
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42D. "Star Trek" actor John
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45D. Letter before sigma
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46D. "Hooray!"
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48D. Evening party
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49D. Intrinsic
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50D. Offered a paw for a treat, say
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53D. Roles
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54D. Dark beer variety
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56D. "I forgot to mention . . ." in a text
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58D. Throw out
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59D. Not dressed
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60D. Some Megan Falley poems
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61D. Chinese ___ (common Bonsai tree)
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62D. Spy org
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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