Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 14, 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 14, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/14/25. 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. Camper's waterproof cover
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5A. "The Lion King" villain
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9A. Activist Thunberg
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14A. Fifth and Sixth, in NYC
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15A. Zero
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16A. Sentence that's far too long
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17A. Spend time doing nothing
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19A. Existential dread
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20A. Greek letter T
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21A. Its Chinese name translates to "cat-headed eagle"
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22A. Like a 135-degree angle
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23A. Made a mistake
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25A. Destines to misfortune
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28A. Horror actor Chaney
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29A. Pair, like a phone and a watch
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30A. ___ B ("WAP" rapper)
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31A. Enjoyable
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32A. In your dreams!
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34A. Charged particles
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36A. Abbr. at LAX
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37A. Safe and secure position
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40A. 'What ___ missing here?'
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42A. "Tomb Raider" protagonist Croft
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43A. Card game derived from Crazy Eights
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44A. Young man
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45A. Cougars
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47A. Biological pouches
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51A. Enjoyed some peanut butter-filled pretzels
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52A. Game show host Philbin
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53A. Author whose fables often had anthropomorphic animals
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54A. "The Nutcracker" or "Swan Lake"
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56A. Bro's sib, sometimes
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58A. ___ Lanka
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59A. "Later, amigo!"
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60A. Pete Buttigieg was its mayor for eight years
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63A. "Moonlight" actress Janelle
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64A. Toner target
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65A. Oak or maple
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66A. '___ we all?'
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67A. "I'm standing right here" sound
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68A. Constellation part
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1D. Tries a bite of
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2D. Bird sanctuary
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3D. Give back
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4D. TV ad for a good cause
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5D. Winter blanket
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6D. "I ___ been a contender!"
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7D. ___ Arbor, Michigan
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8D. Color of Santa's hat
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9D. Takes hold of
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10D. Piece of candy shaped like a fruit
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11D. Completely surrounded
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12D. Chuck
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13D. Wave catcher?
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18D. Pole
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22D. Like an eerie silence
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24D. Repeat
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26D. Japanese art of paper folding.
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27D. That stinks!
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30D. Fad with green "hair"
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33D. Every last one
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35D. Star around which Earth orbits
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37D. Remove from play
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38D. One might be over-the-counter
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39D. It can run but not walk
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40D. Mobile's state
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41D. Person wearing a montera
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46D. Guarantee
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48D. Declare firmly
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49D. It helps people see things clearly
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50D. Bug that bit Peter Parker
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52D. Stopwatch button
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53D. Firepit schmutz
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55D. Lend
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57D. Shopping cart unit
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60D. Place to get a facial
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61D. __ and aah
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62D. K-pop septet
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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