Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/18/26. 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. "So?"
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4A. Baby buggy?
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9A. "___ Gotta Have It"
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13A. TV explorer
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15A. Pandemonium
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16A. Layer of paint
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17A. "The Woman King" and "How to Get Away With Murder" star considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time
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19A. ___-bitty
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20A. Changes the subject, perhaps?
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21A. Passover ritual
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23A. I've got your number! (Abbr.)
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24A. Renovates
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26A. Soy sauce alternative
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28A. Some undergrad degrees
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29A. Neon garments for crossing guards
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33A. Rolled corn chip brand
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34A. Had a big fight
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36A. ___-cute (rom-com trope)
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37A. California Eagle owner-editor who foiled a KKK plot and ran for U.S. vice president
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40A. Very damp crawl space?
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41A. Dangers
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42A. Dogs and cats, but not puppies and kittens
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45A. Like stags and roosters
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46A. Many a wall flower?
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49A. Parts of courses
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51A. Stew made with dal and tamarind
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53A. "Firstly . . ."
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54A. Floor plan sections
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57A. Like the joke "What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!"
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58A. Face coverings
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60A. "All About Love" and "The Will To Change" author who paved the way for intersectional feminism
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62A. Friend, in Spanish
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63A. Radiate
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64A. "The Price of ___"
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65A. Matching groups
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66A. Skip it!
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67A. ___ Moines, IA
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1D. Part of speech of "truly"
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2D. "I don't know!"
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3D. "Star Wars" robots
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4D. TV type
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5D. Exfoliant ingredients, for short
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6D. Party with kandi bracelets
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7D. Null and ___
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8D. That's useful!
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9D. The S in STEM (Abbr.)
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10D. Some unpopular opinions
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11D. Filling stations?
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12D. One might be paid to change the locks?
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14D. Palo ___, CA
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18D. Letter sign-off
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22D. Pet rodent
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25D. Peddle
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27D. Some parents
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30D. Pig food
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31D. Sacred clan symbol
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32D. Kama ___
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34D. Takes a tumble
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35D. Word yelled before a coin flip
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37D. Spy's moniker
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38D. Take care of someone's place
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39D. It lightens things up
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40D. Grapefruit cocktails
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43D. Trunk
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44D. Word before "Caps" and "Balls"
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46D. In another country
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47D. Irritate
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48D. Lovers' meetups
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50D. Not drunk
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52D. Sounds from stock characters?
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55D. Officewide email
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56D. Piece of paper for parental permission
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59D. Metric units of weight (Abbr.)
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61D. 4G ___
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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