Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 26, 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 26, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/26/26. 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. Comedy with an absurd plot
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6A. Like a hoarse voice
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11A. Ones in graduation pics
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14A. Art form that popularized the term "diva"
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15A. Sneezy's sound
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16A. Grain in Scottish bannocks
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17A. Place for backup fuel
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19A. K-12 school org.
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20A. Blab a secret
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21A. Clog-clearing chemical
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22A. "She's doing ___ best"
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23A. Tax return pro
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25A. Like some music in minor keys
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28A. One of eight on an octagon
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29A. Feeling slighted
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31A. Sticky substance
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32A. Item checked by a bouncer
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34A. Cookies with 90 ridges
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36A. Unfair treatment
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38A. Used up time to protect a lead
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42A. Texas city on the Rio Grande
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43A. Great Lake north of Ohio
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44A. "Spring forward" letters
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47A. Language in "Deafula"
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48A. IPhone platform
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51A. Hollandaise sauce ingredient
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52A. Set of moral principles
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54A. Yogurt utensils
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56A. Protested loudly
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60A. "Mom" actress Faris
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61A. State with a beehive on its flag
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62A. Stock profits
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66A. "Gross!"
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67A. ___-sci major
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68A. Country east of Cyprus
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69A. "___ Miserables"
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70A. Pros with AED training
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71A. One is booked on a plane
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1D. In favor of
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2D. Primate with a Y-5 molar pattern
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3D. Interstate stopping place
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4D. Indigenous Canadian group
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5D. Nobles above viscounts
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6D. "Barbie" actress Issa
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7D. Play a role
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8D. Oil-bearing rock
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9D. Horseback fun for a kid
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10D. Oxen connector
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11D. Oscar winner for "Two Women"
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12D. Like "Gladiator" but not "Titanic"
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13D. Looked impolitely
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18D. "Day in the life" video, e.g.
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23D. Comedian Margaret
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24D. Sound of feline bliss
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26D. Mere ___
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27D. Gravy holders
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28D. Weighing device
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30D. Voice or muscle quality
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33D. Mo. ending with a ball drop
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35D. Comfort during a hard time
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37D. Question to an unknown caller
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39D. FedEx rival
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40D. Things vapes may replace, for short
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41D. Beer barrel
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44D. Throw off track
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45D. Position on an issue
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46D. Uses the old gray matter
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49D. "Pink in Bio" nail polish brand
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50D. Karaoke selections
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53D. "What more can ___?"
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55D. Signs off on
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57D. Knockoff version
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58D. Part of a molecule
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59D. Seasoning for pao cai
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63D. Livid feeling
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64D. "Hedda" director DaCosta
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65D. Started a chair yoga session
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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