Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/17/26. 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. Tater
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5A. Charitable donations
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9A. Character deficit
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13A. Window shopping purchase?
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14A. Line of apparel?
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15A. "The Diary of Elon Lust" artist Trouw
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16A. ___ mater
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17A. ___ dumpling (dim sum dish)
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18A. Use the tub
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19A. Growing suspicions, say?
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22A. Detroit-founded record label
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23A. "___ about time!"
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24A. "See, I did it!"
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28A. "Sweet Caroline" singer Diamond
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30A. "Enjoy yourselves!"
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32A. State sch. in Athens
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35A. Continent with the most languages
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37A. Small landmass surrounded by water
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38A. Google devices that control heating and cooling
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42A. Informal greeting
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43A. Home to Kahului Airport
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44A. Playfully shy
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45A. "Now, what's cooler than being cool? (___!)" (OutKast lyric)
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49A. "___girl!" ("Nicely done!")
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51A. Leaves home, perhaps?
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53A. Page layout
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57A. They funnel traffic onto highways
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59A. Funk
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63A. Spanish for "but"
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64A. Run ___
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65A. "Save Me" singer Mann
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66A. Verve
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67A. Many a lighthouse location
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68A. Bothersome
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69A. Breather
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70A. Founded (Abbr.)
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1D. Muscle twitch
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2D. Not neo-
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3D. Like needs that aren't satisfied
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4D. "Exactly right!"
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5D. Flabbergast
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6D. Table extension
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7D. ___ Gras
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8D. Like an ideal bocce court
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9D. Like Florida, among the U.S. states
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10D. On fire
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11D. Volcanic residue
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12D. Minuscule
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15D. Subside
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20D. ___pants
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21D. Four-time winner of the Women's World Cup
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25D. Insurance company with an animal mascot
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26D. Because of
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27D. Not sitting well?
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29D. "I definitely read our book club book," perhaps
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31D. Guest room occupant
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32D. This is so not cool!
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33D. Insurance company with an animal mascot
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34D. So far
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36D. Upper limb
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39D. One might be in a soft or hard shell
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40D. Barnyard bleat
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41D. In the lead
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46D. Pitchy, perhaps
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47D. Letters next to cellphone bars
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48D. Like Cookie Monster's voice, compared to Elmo's
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50D. Identity represented by a sunset-colored flag
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52D. "Rumour Has It" singer
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54D. Some parents, informally
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55D. Bring home a furry friend
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56D. Expressed displeasure
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58D. Taylor Swift's "The ___ Tour"
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59D. It runs in tapping season
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60D. Result that may lead to penalty kicks
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61D. Chats, but not IRL
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62D. Pickleball divider
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.
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