Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/23/26. 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. Chitchat
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4A. Doc with an otoscope
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7A. Scandalous ending?
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11A. "You & I" singer Rita
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12A. "___ rue the day!"
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15A. Spoken
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16A. Place for sardines
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17A. Think highly of
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19A. Recycling centers?
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20A. Annual pilgrimage to Mecca
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22A. It's the absolute worst
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24A. Small, plumlike fruit
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25A. Half of a huge cost?
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26A. Note between fa and la
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27A. Roll of cash
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29A. "That's well within our abilities!"
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34A. Jigsaw puzzle part
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36A. "The Tell-Tale Heart" author
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37A. Fundraising event, maybe
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38A. Does more than just tear up
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39A. Word after "top" or "perfect"
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40A. Unserious
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41A. October birthstone
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42A. Place to go in London?
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43A. Cozy hotel amenities
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44A. Place to begin a mountain ascent
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46A. Dwindle
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47A. A driving need for some people
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48A. Abbr. in many company names
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50A. Research sites
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54A. Feature activated by holding down a computer key
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58A. The "grand slam" of showbiz awards, for short
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59A. Not looking good
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60A. Cute little crawler
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62A. Imitate
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63A. Fairy tale monster
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64A. Goes through someone's stuff
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65A. "C'est la ___!"
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66A. "Come on!"
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67A. Drink served by the Mad Hatter
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68A. Info at JFK or LAX
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1D. They wear black clothing and heavy eyeliner
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2D. Popular font
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3D. Instrument in a bluegrass band
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4D. Hurricane's calm spot
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5D. "I don't mean to insult anyone . . ."
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6D. Private teacher
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7D. Fowl language?
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8D. Diva's performance
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9D. Sharp taste
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10D. Instead
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13D. Moses' plea to Pharaoh
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14D. Half of a huge cost?
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18D. En ___
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21D. Groundbreaking writer and activist who cofounded GLAAD
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23D. Part of a seating assignment
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28D. They help beat the heat (Abbr.)
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30D. Real long time
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31D. Candle holder?
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32D. Pub offerings
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33D. Vote against
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34D. Smurf with a red hat
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35D. "As ___ saying . . ."
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38D. Float up and down
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39D. "The Odyssey" star Holland
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40D. Task
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42D. Light show components
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43D. Bureaucratic obstacle
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45D. Train segment
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49D. Fortuneteller's deck
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51D. Tequila plant
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52D. Toy that shouts commands at players
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53D. Trusty mount
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54D. In awe
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55D. Hankering
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56D. Grow weary
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57D. "How do aliens organize a party? They planet," e.g.
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61D. Airport safety org.
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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