Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/14/26. 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. Surrounded by
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5A. Splash through a puddle
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10A. Takeoff guess, for short
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13A. ___ Verde National Park
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14A. Schroeder's instrument
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15A. Supermodel Banks
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16A. Money set aside to cover emergency expenses
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18A. Paper quantity
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19A. Natural ability
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20A. Mogadishu's country
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22A. Peeved
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24A. Acting like a secret agent
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25A. Unwanted aquarium growth
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28A. ___ oven (cast-iron pot)
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30A. Formerly named
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31A. Salad type
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33A. "Dude . . ."
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34A. Flower child?
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35A. "Euphoria" network
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36A. SoCal NBA team
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39A. Slithery swimmers
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41A. "Before Gender" author Erlick
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42A. Chow down on some fries
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43A. Mammal that's about three times faster in water than on land
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45A. Social worker?
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47A. Rene who plays Frigga in the MCU
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51A. Kid's parents
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53A. Useful gadget for international travel
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55A. Queen Mab and Tinker Bell
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57A. Nonverbal assent
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58A. "Sick!"
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59A. Quipu user
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60A. How students often line up
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63A. Minor hiccup
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64A. Scoville ___
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65A. Done
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66A. "Tall" story
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67A. Donkeys
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68A. Kings, queens and twins
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1D. Movie theater chain
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2D. It's not part of a vegetarian diet
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3D. With 32-Down, "Insecure" star
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4D. Showy flowers native to Mexico
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5D. Spirit
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6D. Hoisted
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7D. Clumsy person
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8D. Mario's Time Machine console, for short
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9D. Star-based forecast
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10D. Makeup applied with a pencil
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11D. People learning the ropes
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12D. In need of repair
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15D. Cafeteria item that might be used as a makeshift sled
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17D. "Stop kidding yourself"
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21D. Speed limit letters
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23D. Irish city where Guinness originated
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25D. Feels sore
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26D. Clothing tag
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27D. Relating to the study of Earth
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29D. Half of hex-
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32D. See 3-Down
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34D. Prepare a board game for play
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37D. Timeless literary works
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38D. Pride Month celebration with floats
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40D. Attic's function, often
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44D. Yes, in Japanese
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46D. Snarl
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48D. Make a concerted effort
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49D. "Signed, ___, Delivered (I'm Yours)"
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50D. Calls for pizza delivery, say
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52D. "Hedda" star Thompson
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54D. ___ out (distributes)
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55D. It represents the rock in rock, paper, scissors
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56D. "Do You Want To Build a Snowman?" singer
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61D. Rapper Lil ___ X
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62D. Battery-powered key
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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