Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/5/26. 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. On the same side in a conflict
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7A. Concert sound booster
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10A. School fundraising org.
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13A. Part of a squad
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15A. Meat in a Cubano
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16A. Sweet, yogurt-based South Asian beverage
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17A. Streaming device with a "city"
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18A. Like a desert's climate
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19A. Bursts of occurrences
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21A. Mom's partner, sometimes
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23A. One of four in the contiguous United States
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25A. Internet profiles with viral images
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28A. Female deer
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29A. 1990 civil rights law, for short
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30A. Possible reason to wear a hat
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34A. Prefix with "manage" or "behave"
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35A. Hybrid instruments with shoulder straps
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36A. ___ B. Wells (NAACP co-founder)
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37A. Sport for the Las Vegas Aces
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39A. Opposite of bottom
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40A. Got some takeout
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41A. Permit
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43A. Hip replacement sites, for short
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44A. "Get me out of here!" key
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45A. Noah's ___
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46A. Tortoise's rival in a fable
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48A. Actor Penn
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50A. Bonobos, e.g.
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52A. High-intensity exercise routine focused on functional movements
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60A. Eye part that changes size
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61A. "Just us?"
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62A. Somewhat
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63A. Physical response to fear
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1D. Currently, in a text
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2D. Name hidden in "Eleanor"
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3D. PC connection
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4D. "Let's do it!"
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5D. Angsty hip-hop genre
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6D. BLT purveyor
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7D. Core muscles
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8D. Month, in Spanish
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9D. Object that creates a rainbow
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10D. Software used to enhance images
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11D. Unavailable
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12D. Entertain
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14D. Angry
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17D. Shaving tool
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20D. Spa treatments for dogs?
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21D. Act as a go-between
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22D. Accumulates
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23D. Presentation given on a circular red carpet
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24D. "Will do that," formally
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25D. African venomous snake
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26D. Aid and ___
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27D. Establishment that might host "Drag Race" viewings
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31D. "The Good Dinosaur" protagonist
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32D. Really love
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33D. Talks on and on and on
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35D. Barbie's boyfriend
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38D. Relaxes and hangs out
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42D. "___ Waldo?"
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45D. ET on TV in the 1980s
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47D. Lopsided
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49D. Language for Hailey Cooper in the Spider-Man video games
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50D. Nowhere to be found
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51D. Habitat for koi fish
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52D. 1099-NEC expert
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53D. ___ it in (gloat)
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54D. Essie competitor
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55D. LLC alternative
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56D. Also
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57D. Soccer chant
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58D. Iowa's country (Abbr.)
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59D. Vietnamese holiday
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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