Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 13, 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 13, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/13/25. 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. Q-tip, e.g.
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5A. Fuzzy fruit
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9A. Make a decision on Bumble
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14A. Legal proceeding
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15A. Apple desktop
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16A. "Warped Tour," for this crossword puzzle
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17A. Balanced
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18A. Additional
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19A. Stuntwoman Kitty
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20A. "I'm buying drinks after you!"
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23A. Www.asu.___
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24A. Hill worker
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25A. Hill worker
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26A. "There was no other option for me!"
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28A. Wrap (up)
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29A. Falling-out among friends
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33A. Azul piece
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34A. Walk back and forth
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35A. Magical rowing implement in "Moana 2"
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36A. "Couldn't have said it better, bud"
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41A. Swanky shindig
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43A. "Scooby-Doo" episode endings, often
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44A. Rugrats dad
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45A. Taxis
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47A. ___-Tac-Toe
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48A. ___ on the map (makes famous)
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50A. FedEx rival
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52A. Frequent a forum without posting, say
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55A. "Solid effort there"
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60A. Vessel for cooking gumbo
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61A. "Proverbially speaking . . ."
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62A. The ___ Gala
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63A. Peck on a park bench, e.g.
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64A. Shar ___ (dog breed)
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65A. Opposite of WSW
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66A. "r u ___?" ("u mean it?")
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67A. Spanish seasoning
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68A. Nine-digit ID
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69A. Dubious, for short
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1D. DVD-based trivia game with a "Friends" edition
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2D. Greeted someone from across the room, perhaps
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3D. The "A" in LGBTQIA+
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4D. Not straight
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5D. Garment tied with an obi
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6D. "Byeeee!"
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7D. Give a heads-up to
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8D. Skater such as Madison Chock
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9D. Didn't sit
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10D. Coco Gauff, at the 2025 French Open
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11D. Doodad
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12D. Ballerina’s move
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13D. Slinky swimmer
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21D. Templeton in "Charlotte's Web," for one
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22D. Secondary wager
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27D. South Asian
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28D. Water in La Seine
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30D. Smidgen
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31D. Get an F
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32D. "Uno, dos, ___, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis" (The Offspring lyric)
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34D. Debater's ploy
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37D. Tolkien monster
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38D. Drink that might be served with a scone
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39D. Classic villain in a daytime drama
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40D. What the "S" of HTTPS stands for
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41D. ___ step (basketball move)
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42D. Mediums for expressing one's talents
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44D. Muscle contractions
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46D. 'I ___ with my little eye . . .'
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49D. Put in stitches
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51D. Daytime dramas
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53D. Reacts to yeast
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54D. Sad ___ (meme featuring a sandwich-holding actor)
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56D. Pre-entree bites, for short
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57D. Dr Pepper, e.g.
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58D. Employs
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59D. Blue 1 and Red 40
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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