Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/21/26. 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. Syrup source
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4A. Some soft drinks in "Cola War" ads
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9A. "Cool!"
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12A. Lone
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13A. Puff up
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14A. The "A" in UAE
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16A. Traditional Thanksgiving dessert
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18A. "Present!"
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19A. Emerged
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20A. Like high prices
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22A. Wanda Maximoff ___ Scarlet Witch
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23A. Treats, like a violin bow
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25A. Family member who enjoys chasing a red dot of light
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27A. Tolkien's "Shepherds of the Trees"
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28A. Stab of hunger
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32A. Japanese game similar to chess
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33A. Funny business?
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34A. Military trainee
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35A. Fudgelike Southern confections with nuts
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39A. Surgery beam
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40A. Horse feature
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41A. Caribou feature
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43A. Cloak-and-___
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49A. Word following "quilting" or "spelling"
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50A. Artemis I org.
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54A. Lying face-down
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55A. Dish containing fruits simmered in spiced wine, perhaps
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58A. Indiana basketball player
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61A. "Don't trip on the ___ root" (lyric on the "Moana" soundtrack)
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62A. ___ vera
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63A. Make ecstatic
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64A. Title for a Kuwaiti leader
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65A. Spot for a 16-Across or a 25-Across
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66A. Hereditary units
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67A. Consider
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68A. SPEAK LIKE THIS
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1D. Get the ick from, perhaps
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2D. "Just about there!"
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3D. Some soft drinks in "Cola War" ads
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4D. Forensics franchise
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5D. Holds
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6D. Held
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7D. Designer Saab
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8D. Be out, but not about
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9D. Cheerleader's word
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10D. Local figure?
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11D. Era before the Renaissance
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12D. Tire in the trunk
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15D. "Scram!"
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17D. Ryan Gosling's "Barbie" role
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21D. Fish-related surname
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24D. Created, like a web
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26D. "Better late ___ never"
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29D. Clock radio toggle
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30D. Writer Ephron
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31D. Nickname for Mom's mom
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33D. Rabbit's relative
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35D. No ___, No Gain (punny name for a window company)
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36D. East, in Spanish
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37D. Cartoon frame
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38D. Was ahead
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39D. Chocolate dog
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42D. Messenger ___
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44D. Lex, e.g.
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45D. ___ spoon (unpretentious restaurant)
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46D. Soccer player who uses their hands
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47D. Sign up
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48D. List on eBay, say
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51D. Played a part
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52D. "That's a ___"
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53D. Eagle's nest
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55D. "___ the Cat" (children's book series)
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56D. Mining targets
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57D. Campus quarters
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58D. String instrument's tuning pin
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59D. Pub staple
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60D. Campbell's Soup container
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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