Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/3/26. 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. Glob in mashed potatoes
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5A. You're reading one now
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9A. Totally bummed
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13A. Not chemically reactive
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15A. ___ a bell (sounded familiar)
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16A. ___ Bowl (stadium in Pasadena)
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17A. Not that important
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18A. Prefix for 'biography'
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19A. Help commit a crime
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20A. "We're nowhere near done!"
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23A. Bubble ___
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24A. "___ makes everything betta" (cheesy pun)
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25A. Unreturnable serve
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26A. Questionable
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27A. Reindeer features
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31A. Video gaming pioneer
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34A. CT scan alternative
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35A. Aunt, in Spanish
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36A. "Too much invested to stop now" rationale
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41A. West Coast winter setting
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42A. Perspective, for short
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43A. Desert havens
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44A. Clipped, like a sheep
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47A. Sound of something landing
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49A. The Phantom of the Opera star Chaney
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50A. Color tones
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51A. Electric guitar hookup
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54A. Question before an evening meal
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58A. Dove calls
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59A. Deserve
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60A. Bird on U.S. currency
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61A. Car horn's sound
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62A. Campaign assistant
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63A. ___ up (agitates)
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64A. Creative thought
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65A. Toboggan e.g.
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66A. ___ Sandwiches (fast-casual banh mi chain)
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1D. Put restrictions on
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2D. Form an alliance
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3D. Group that hosts an annual CultureQuest competition
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4D. University instructor, for short
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5D. Cunning
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6D. "Jurassic World: Dominion" actor Dern
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7D. 'Do __ others . . .'
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8D. Extreme self-centeredness
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9D. Rocky surface
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10D. Place for an earring
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11D. ___-friendly
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12D. Got together
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14D. Website visits are a measure of it
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21D. WNBA whistle blower
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22D. LGBTQ History Month (Abbr.)
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26D. Annoy
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27D. Puppy's barking sound
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28D. GPS predictions
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29D. Sushi ingredient
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30D. Puts into words
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31D. Royal symbols in some hieroglyphs
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32D. Rear End
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33D. Poker stake
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34D. "Daria" network
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37D. Where cruise ships operate
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38D. Landscaping roll
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39D. More awful
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40D. Young chap
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45D. U.S. state with the longest coastline
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46D. Biodegrade
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47D. Rotated
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48D. ___ be better off
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50D. Crowd of people
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51D. One of four inside a square
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52D. Chaotic fight
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53D. Full-court __
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54D. Timber, e.g.
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55D. Sharpen
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56D. Epic __
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57D. Get exactly right
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58D. The Bears, on scoreboards
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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