Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 12, 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 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/12/26. 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. "The ___ Express"
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6A. "That ain't happening"
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10A. Bitter beers
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14A. Uttered some words
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15A. Look for some hiders
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16A. What nun gets you in dreidel
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17A. Room often used for storage
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18A. Periods of Taylor Swift's career
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19A. Totally over
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20A. A band's most enthusiastic supporter
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23A. "Welcome" surface
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26A. Beam of sunshine
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27A. Madame Tussauds sculpting material
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28A. On edge
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30A. "So cool!"
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31A. Org. that's interested in your baggage
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34A. Etail rating system
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35A. Org. for animal lovers
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37A. Baby sheep
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38A. "It's bedtime for me!"
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42A. Word before "dating" or "dioxide"
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43A. They make you say "pee-yew"
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44A. One day ___ time
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46A. Sch. hidden in "iOS update"
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47A. Bird sounds
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48A. Burst
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49A. Places to pamper your pooches
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52A. "Sheesh, no need to be so strict!"
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57A. Purple superfruit
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58A. Outfit for some brides
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59A. A meeting to discuss why there are too many meetings, e.g.
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61A. "The best ___ plans . . ."
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62A. Jazz singer James
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63A. Late fees
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64A. First 24-hour news channel
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65A. U-turn from NNW
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66A. Art stand with three legs
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1D. Relative of FYI
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2D. Choose
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3D. Place for mallgoers to park
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4D. Similar
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5D. Happens again
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6D. Food safety words
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7D. ___ mortal
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8D. Close by
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9D. "And your point is?"
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10D. Finger used for pointing
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11D. Sound of something vanishing
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12D. "Naked Attraction" host Richardson
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13D. Viewed
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21D. Be Kind to Animals Month
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22D. "Pass"
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23D. ___-have items (things you've gotta get)
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24D. Against
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25D. Leader on the football field
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29D. Region
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30D. Mo. for Prime Big Deal Days
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31D. Sierra Nevada lake
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32D. "Hacks" actress Jean
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33D. Dark, gaping pit
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35D. Public expressions of thanks
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36D. "Let's put a ___ in it"
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37D. A journalist might bury one
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39D. Convention that might make a movie predictable
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40D. Gets really mentally stuck on something
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41D. "What's new with you?"
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44D. Advanced H.S. math class
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45D. Froot Loops' bird mascot
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47D. Profs' helpers
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50D. Strike down
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51D. Org. for animal lovers
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53D. Pretty so-so
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54D. Vegas hotel named for a type of song
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55D. Downsides
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56D. One might be taken in protest
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60D. Fashion inits.
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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