Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 18, 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 18, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/18/25. 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. Sewer rodents
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5A. Buddy's boss, in "Elf"
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10A. Included on an email
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14A. Missing, for short
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15A. Playful stunt
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16A. "Orange Is the New Black" actor Petty
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17A. Humorous "threat" of retaliation
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19A. FaceTime tablet
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20A. "Oppenheimer" genre
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21A. Full of sass
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23A. Ctrl ___ Del
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24A. Leave alone
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27A. Schlepped
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30A. Butt
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32A. ___ favor
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33A. It means "bread" in Vietnamese
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34A. Anthem heard at the BC Place
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37A. Not wild
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38A. State school southeast of Columbus
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42A. Lowest-quality
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43A. ___ together (haphazardly assemble)
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44A. Privileged groups
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46A. Aunt, in Spanish
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47A. Nickname that drops -iel
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50A. Maggie or Lisa, to Bart, for example
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51A. "Atlas" star Liu
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54A. Kingdom
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56A. Latest rumors, casually
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59A. Railroad terminal
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60A. ___ vu
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62A. Port that transmits a signal from a PS5 to a TV
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64A. Working hard
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65A. Lucifer
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66A. Opposite of WNW
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67A. Another name for cornhole
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68A. Workplace benefit
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69A. Color of La Tomatina Festival debris
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1D. Place to eat oysters
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2D. "It's been ___" ("I've missed you")
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3D. Corolla maker
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4D. Little mistake
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5D. It might hang around in the kitchen?
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6D. 'Brokeback Mountain' director Lee
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7D. Utmost degree
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8D. Owner's document
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9D. Purple berry
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10D. Part of a prom tuxedo rental, often
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11D. "Heard you loud and clear"
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12D. "I'm in my boundaries ___"
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13D. Accomplished
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18D. Deep fryer need
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22D. School-supporting org.
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25D. The "T" in a G&T cocktail
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26D. Well done!
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28D. Award for which Ayo Edebiri has received four nominations
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29D. Go from 1% to 0%, say
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31D. Hen's spot at night
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33D. Top-grossing film of 2023
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35D. Most adorable
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36D. Money that needs to be repaid
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38D. Carries a balance
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39D. Hindu Festival of Colors
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40D. "Riverdance" number
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41D. Iconic "Air Jordan" move
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45D. "Not again . . ." sound
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47D. Double-___ (person you might not want to share an appetizer with)
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48D. Awaken feelings in
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49D. Made after taxes
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52D. Reddit admins
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53D. Diagram with HI and MA
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55D. Furry pal
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57D. Overnight ___
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58D. Location
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60D. Smidge
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61D. GPS stat
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63D. Something to row, row, row your boat with
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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