Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 16, 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 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/16/25. 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. Botches
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8A. Region that includes parts of Finland and Canada
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14A. Pressed for time
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15A. Largest hot desert in the world
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16A. "Groundhog Day" plot device
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18A. 100% correct
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19A. Incredible bargain
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20A. Ocean movement
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22A. Penny's value
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23A. Airport screening org.
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25A. Cool again
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27A. The ___ (part of a "Toy Story" arcade game)
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30A. Better late __ never
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32A. Really good time
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36A. 'Passing' star Negga
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37A. "$50 on red," in roulette, say
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38A. Total disaster
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39A. Three-syllable fruit
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40A. Am not! retort
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42A. Purple bubble tea flavor
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43A. Dirt-covered
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45A. Large body of water
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46A. Garden in Genesis
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47A. "Tall" stories
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48A. Throat-clearing sound
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49A. Piglets' moms
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50A. ___ Go! (game in which a squid nigiri scores 3 points)
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52A. "Woohoo!"
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54A. Desire to scratch
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57A. "SportsCenter" channel
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59A. Use a stencil
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63A. Hairstyling product for a ducktail or pompadour
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65A. A likely story!
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67A. Totally loved
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68A. The "it" of "Say it. Out loud. Say it" in "Twilight"
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69A. Braying animal
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70A. Braying animal
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71A. YouTube promos you can't always skip
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1D. Smidgens
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2D. Meter or liter
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3D. Line on a birth certificate
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4D. Ocean predator with around 300 teeth
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5D. Quiet periods
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6D. Spanish for "that"
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7D. Bartending measurement
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8D. Desirable trait
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9D. Flo Rida genre
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10D. Gooey sundae topping
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11D. ___ Modern (London museum)
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12D. Wrinkle remover
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13D. "Sorry, I ___ relate"
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17D. Vessels with cannons in a Disneyland water ride
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21D. Bear's lair
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24D. Held in check
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26D. MLB stat
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27D. Needlework, e.g.
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28D. Saint ___ (Caribbean nation named after a woman)
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29D. Even a little
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31D. She/___
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33D. Pollo __: grilled chicken dish
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34D. Phillips-head fastener
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35D. Animated characters, for short
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38D. Like shaving cream
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41D. Get it
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44D. "Joy Ride" star Stephanie
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48D. "_merican _orror _tory"
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51D. Run-down
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53D. Molecular building blocks
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54D. Apple tablet?
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55D. Chore list heading
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56D. Hurry up!
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58D. Word after "bossa" or before "Scotia"
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60D. Nepal's continent
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61D. Part of a tarot deck
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62D. Peepers
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64D. Actor and activist Ruby
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66D. Affirmation with ball culture origins
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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