Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 4, 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 4, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/4/26. 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. Verge of transition
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5A. Like feet in a pool, usually
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9A. Teaser before a drop
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14A. “Breathing Lessons” author Tyler
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15A. Soccer legend Morgan
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16A. Enticed
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17A. Sections under profile pics
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18A. Animal that burps methane
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19A. "Enough, you win!"
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20A. Scenic stop on a mountain drive
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23A. Molecule that aids digestion
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24A. Tedious task
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25A. "How relaxing!"
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28A. U-turn from NNW
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29A. "The list goes on"
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31A. Total beginner
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33A. Playing gigs in many cities
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36A. Like fingers after eating fries
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37A. Become really confused
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40A. Radar screen image
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42A. Stock units
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43A. Rental contracts with end dates
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46A. "Lion" actor Patel
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47A. One circuit of a racetrack
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50A. Road repair goop
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51A. Peru's largest city
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54A. Size category for women under 5-foot-4
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56A. Plant part in some lozenges
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58A. Injection for "11 lines"
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61A. Title for a list of reminders
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62A. Rustic lodges
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63A. Bat mitzvah officiant
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64A. Norway's largest city
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65A. Horn warning
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66A. "Can I take your ___?"
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67A. Smell really bad
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68A. Disney character who can manipulate snow
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1D. Ethernet connectors
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2D. Labor groups that negotiate contracts
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3D. Catch some Z's
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4D. Like a fly in a closed car
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5D. Loaf sliced for crostini
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6D. Gazillions
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7D. Gathers crops
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8D. Praise to the heavens
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9D. Take a deep dive
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10D. Littlest in a litter
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11D. Middle-earth monster
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12D. Name of 40% of the Spice Girls
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13D. Glorifying poem
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21D. Prophetic signs
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22D. Particle in space plasma
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25D. Not much at all
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26D. Feel crummy
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27D. Pay attention
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30D. Portable camping beds
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32D. Tries to win over
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33D. I'm such a klutz!
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34D. 'Lemme think . . .'
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35D. Enjoy a book
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37D. 'I don't believe you!'
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38D. Sous-chef's co-worker
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39D. Flood-control barrier
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40D. Letters on a deli menu
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41D. Mulan singer Salonga
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44D. Magic potion
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45D. Annotation after a quoted typo
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47D. Hello singer Richie
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48D. Makes things right
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49D. Place for a puppy pedicure
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52D. What spins a ceiling fan
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53D. Cropped up
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55D. Blackfeet Nation, e.g
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56D. Place for a huggie hoop
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57D. Doing nothing
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58D. "My guy!"
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59D. Tool by a boathouse
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60D. "Will send deets soon"
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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