Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/2/26. 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. Narrative shape
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4A. Religious subgroup
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8A. Pals who might wear matching necklaces
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12A. "The Golden Girls" actress Arthur
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13A. Alabama city in civil rights history
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14A. Hoedown seat, maybe
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15A. Influencer group challenging aging stereotypes
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18A. Governor's office staffer
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19A. Earn after taxes
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20A. Present day? (Abbr.)
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22A. NYC mayor often seen volunteering
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25A. ___-AFTRA
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27A. "hey wya?"
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28A. Eco-conscious org.
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29A. Home for many birds
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31A. Threw out
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33A. Futomaki wrapper
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35A. Nile valley native
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37A. Chappell Roan hit about "a special place / where boys and girls can all be queens"
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41A. Tidy up
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42A. "Stranger Things" character who disappears after a pool party
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45A. Talks back
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48A. Bath set item
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51A. Promise-to-pay note
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52A. Sportage maker
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53A. '60s psychedelic
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55A. ___ Field (Chicago ballpark)
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57A. Opera highlight
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59A. Bit of graduation garb
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61A. "Finding Nemo" habitat
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62A. "Burnin' for You" band
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67A. "Heard!"
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68A. Call for help
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69A. It's taken in protest
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70A. Out of cash
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71A. Vietnamese Lunar New Year
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72A. Leader of the Norse Aesir
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1D. Crunch targets
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2D. Camping retailer
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3D. Seafood appetizer
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4D. Beyond calm
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5D. North Pole helper
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6D. Be real
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7D. They might be e-filed
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8D. Cuisine in KC or K-Town
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9D. Fake
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10D. "___ . . . on the side of my face" ("Clue" meme)
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11D. Tranquil
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13D. SUV alternative?
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16D. YouTube upload, for short
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17D. Unchanging
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21D. Blue
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22D. 'It's Raining ___'
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23D. Each
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24D. False
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26D. Intention
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30D. Sources of earworms
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32D. Awards season slight
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34D. Cozy lodging spots
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36D. At this point
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38D. Lowermost boat part
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39D. You might need one to get into a speakeasy
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40D. The ACLU created the first recorded large-scale one
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43D. Tiny eggs on a sushi roll
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44D. Purchase
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45D. Sublime genre
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46D. Site where you can rent a whole house
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47D. Seafarer
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49D. Really captivate
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50D. Stardew Valley fishing spot
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54D. Part of a week
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56D. Sticky-footed lizard
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58D. Prefix with "fill" or "save"
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60D. “Hey, hey you!”
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63D. Shriek that rhymes with 'shriek'
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64D. Digit visible in sandals
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65D. Luau souvenir
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66D. Bowling pin count
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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