Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 2, 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 2, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/2/25. 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. Basics
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5A. Original "Magnum, P.I." network
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8A. San Antonio NBA player
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12A. ___ Lloyd ("Lost" character)
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13A. Chihuahua, e.g.
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15A. Freeze and say "cheese"
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16A. "Holy cannoli!"
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17A. Jeweled headpiece
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18A. Alternative to printed sheet music
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19A. Made soapy spheres
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22A. Cake whose name translates to "grandmother"
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24A. Clueless actress Donovan
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27A. Beer that's faster to brew than lager
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28A. Use ransomware on, maybe
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31A. Creature that's the smallest mammal by length
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33A. Soda container
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34A. Ripped
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36A. Indulge in gaiety
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38A. Travel adapter's target
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39A. Meds you don't swallow whole
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42A. Bill who voiced Fear in "Inside Out"
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43A. Hairy TV cousin
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44A. Useful thing
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45A. Seek answers
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47A. Make a false step
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49A. Bounce a basketball with both hands
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56A. Didn't discard
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57A. Power-ups in Mario Kart
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58A. Peruvian city home to Mistura Food Festival
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60A. "Yeah, right"
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61A. Place for blush
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62A. Clock radio switch
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63A. "Yeah, right"
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64A. Makes some dough
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65A. Quick meal
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66A. Person signing autographs
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67A. Vietnamese holiday
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68A. River that's reimagined as a wall in "Hadestown"
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1D. "Look at those tiny paws!"
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2D. Scrooge's exclamation
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3D. Walloped
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4D. Sugarcane part
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5D. Bed in a nursery
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6D. (Old-fashioned) boyfriend
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7D. Novi Sad resident
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8D. Marketing pitch
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9D. Colorful frozen treats
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10D. Country with the most Miss Universe wins
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11D. Like some bricks and roses
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13D. Texter's segue
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14D. Small glob
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20D. Place for a musical "worm"
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21D. Allow
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22D. Quantity of baked goods
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23D. Luau greeting
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25D. Fry quickly
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26D. Doomscroller's feeling
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29D. Round object
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30D. "Fine, act childish, then!"
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31D. Positive change
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32D. In the manner of
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35D. Female sheep
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37D. Pet scan expert?
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38D. "if it's not 2 much trouble"
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40D. Part of Syria's official name
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41D. Hurtful remark
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46D. Piece of pepperoni
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48D. Potential pitfalls
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49D. Rookie's first game
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50D. Vibrato-heavy performance
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51D. State aloud
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52D. Surname on tractors
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53D. Doesn't maintain confidentiality
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54D. Quota
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55D. Like a ghost town
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56D. Give some lip to?
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59D. Discover alternative, for short
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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