Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 16, 2024 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 16, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/16/24. 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. What cats clean their faces with
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5A. Plucked instrument
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9A. Crosswords, logic puzzles, etc.
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14A. Store window sign
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15A. Threesome
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16A. City northwest of Orlando
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17A. Spring-loaded toy
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19A. Chock-full of dialogue
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20A. Lose speed
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21A. Courageous, and then some
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23A. You win
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24A. Campaigned
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25A. Make a choice
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28A. Silent approval
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29A. Feeling gloomy
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33A. Some electric cars
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35A. "Scram!"
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37A. "The Favourite" actress Stone
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38A. Facial hair grooming aid
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41A. Place to go aquajogging
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43A. Kind of tea or medicine
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44A. Like commands to Siri
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47A. Sandwiches sometimes also called grinders
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48A. Infuriated
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51A. Yang's counterpart
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52A. ___ pal (female friend)
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54A. "Humble" living quarters
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56A. Go from pub to pub
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59A. Classic basketball arcade game
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60A. Rolling in the Deep singer
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62A. Try something
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64A. Cook in the 66-Across
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65A. ___ in a blue moon
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66A. Kitchen appliance
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67A. Office notes
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68A. Stereotypical "The Big Bang Theory" character
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69A. Loch ___ monster
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1D. Pays a quick visit
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2D. Moon landing program
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3D. "Everything OK between us?"
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4D. Falls in flakes
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5D. URL starter
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6D. Pop star Grande, to fans
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7D. Like a millionaire
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8D. Game with folding and flushes
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9D. Exclamation after a lucky snag
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10D. Purple smoothie fruit
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11D. Spike Lee movie about a civil rights activist
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12D. Large antlered deer
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13D. ___ No More
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18D. Soft leathers
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22D. Squealer
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26D. Tennis legend Shriver
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27D. Airport screening org.
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30D. Granola grain
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31D. State between Nevada and Colorado
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32D. Basmati and Calrose
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34D. __ the deal
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35D. Heftiness
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36D. Drive-___ window
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38D. Lunar light
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39D. Recede, as the tide
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40D. Spicy sushi condiment
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41D. 'Gangnam Style' rapper
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42D. "Puttin' on the Glitz" nail polish brand
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45D. Large white wetland birds
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46D. Ain't happening
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48D. Desert of the southwestern U.S.
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49D. Sayings like "Better safe than sorry"
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50D. Evil spirits
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53D. Start a computer session
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55D. Relay race stick?
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57D. In addition
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58D. Tree-shaped air freshener smell
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59D. Must-have
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60D. One of eight, on an octopus
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61D. Female deer
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63D. Outdated movie-playing device
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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