Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 15, 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 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/15/26. 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. Tortilla chip dip
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6A. Phisher's scheme
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10A. Many a braces wearer, agewise
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14A. UFO passenger
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15A. Part of the Los Angeles Angels logo
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16A. Gumbo ingredient
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17A. Supervillain's ultimate goal, sometimes
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20A. Make airtight
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21A. Hinge, e.g.
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22A. Order of business?
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23A. Six-point plays (Abbr.)
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24A. Supports a fund drive
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25A. Wows
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29A. "Enough ___!"
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30A. Holiday also known as the Feast of Lots
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31A. "Yes, absolutely!"
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32A. Workout unit
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35A. Came to an abrupt halt
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38A. Flight board stats
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39A. Civil wrong
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40A. Event with affectionate zingers
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42A. Where the rubber meets the road?
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43A. Small clothing size
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44A. Cruise ship rooms
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47A. Agency sometimes opposed to the IMF, in "Mission: Impossible" films
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48A. "Thanks a ___!" ("I owe you!")
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49A. Word before "plexus" and "power"
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50A. Pink cocktail, for short
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52A. Annual celebration of newly unrestricted works
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58A. "Darn it!"
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59A. ___ over (examine closely)
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60A. Act overly dramatic
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61A. Bill dispensers
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62A. ___ control (regulation of housing costs)
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63A. Keep for longer, like a library book
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1D. Lumberjill's tools
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2D. Soothing gel
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3D. Pre-euro Italian money
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4D. Vend
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5D. "Fire ___ Rain"
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6D. Hits the outlets
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7D. Sleep under the stars
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8D. Actor Mahershala
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9D. Painting featuring a legendary smile
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10D. Hauled
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11D. ___ by (barely making do)
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12D. Eat away at
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13D. Grandmas
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18D. Corny joke tellers, sometimes
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19D. Like some fine wines
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23D. Office sub
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24D. ___ the town red
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25D. Church recess
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26D. Mixed-breed dog
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27D. Baseball nickname hidden in "Olivia Rodrigo"
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28D. Whizzes
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29D. Save to the cloud, say
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31D. Megastars
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32D. Barrel of laughs
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33D. Inbox arrival
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34D. Basil-based sauce
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36D. George Orwell's alma mater
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37D. More like a heartthrob
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41D. Vietnamese New Year
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42D. IPhone voice
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43D. Leaning Tower locale
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44D. Woo
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45D. Carole King's "Tapestry," for one
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46D. Loses tread, like tires
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47D. "Full House" dog with a celestial name
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49D. Pet rescue org.
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50D. Ear pieces?
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51D. "My treat!"
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53D. EMT's specialty
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54D. Buck's mate
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55D. Slip into
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56D. Lunched, say
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57D. Evergreen that sounds like you?
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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