Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 21, 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 21, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/21/25. 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. Not that
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5A. There are eight in the two-part play "Angels in America"
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9A. Peaks
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14A. "I'll Cover You" musical
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15A. First word of many Google searches
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16A. Sparkled
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17A. "Major" player in astronomy?
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18A. "Singin' in the Rain" star Kelly
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19A. Thus
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20A. Coffee order with an extra shot
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23A. Hair goo for a slicked-back 'do
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24A. "Ab-so-lute-ly!"
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25A. Complete
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27A. Counterpart of "ser," in Spanish
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29A. Large-scale story
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32A. Ooze
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33A. Word replaced in "herstory"
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35A. ORD landing predictions
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37A. Country that's home to Carhenge
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38A. Dill-icious topping on a Chicago-style hot dog?
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41A. __ Paulo
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43A. Skyrocket
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44A. ___-mo
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45A. Star Trek captain
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47A. Flower with a thorny stem
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49A. Tony winner Renée ___ Goldsberry
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53A. Frida Kahlo or Jean-Michel Basquiat, for example
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55A. Max's opposite
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57A. Frame of a cartoon
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58A. 'Hit the gas!'
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62A. Bird that may be "bald"
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63A. Fairy tale monster
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64A. Simplicity
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65A. Cornrow, for example
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66A. “Poker Face” singer, Lady ___
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67A. They might be inflated
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68A. Sings like 66-Across
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69A. Poems of praise
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70A. Fender ding
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1D. Walk through deep snow
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2D. "Not all ___ wear capes"
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3D. Roast remark
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4D. 'I'll take a ___ at it'
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5D. Well shucks!
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6D. Macaroni's partner
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7D. Bronzer palette hues
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8D. Choreography part
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9D. Very pale
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10D. Treasure trunks
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11D. French equivalent of "sir"
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12D. Concert bonuses
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13D. Catch a glimpse of
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21D. Songwriter’s lines
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22D. "Previously on . . ." summaries
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26D. Clean Air Act org.
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28D. Tuna type
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30D. Social equals
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31D. "__ not that deep!"
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34D. Hybrid bottoms
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36D. "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" singer
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38D. Country where pasteis de nata originated
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39D. ___ Gan Ma (chili sauce brand)
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40D. 'You've got mail' company
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41D. Music genre from Jamaica
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42D. Flight price
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46D. Nail a performance
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48D. Come out of hiding
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50D. Period in Earth's history with a chill vibe?
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51D. Add flavor to
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52D. Firstborn sibling
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54D. Winter vehicles
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56D. Thoughts that might be "floated"
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59D. ___ stick (bouncy toy)
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60D. "Yikes yikes yikes"
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61D. Obey
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62D. Subside
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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