USA Today Crossword Hints October 6 2026

Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 6, 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 6, 2026

You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/6/26. 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.

• 1A. Bryce Canyon's state
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• 5A. Aboveboard
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• 10A. Harsh criticism
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• 14A. Tomato type often used to make sauce
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• 15A. "Let It Go" singer Menzel
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• 16A. The floor, in a children's game
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• 17A. Hearts or diamonds, e.g.
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• 18A. Expert
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• 19A. Prefix meaning "very"
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• 20A. Rhyming phrase in the lesbian community describing a desire for a relationship to escalate quickly
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• 23A. A vowel's point value in Scrabble
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• 24A. Dog walker's accessory
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• 25A. "That's so right!"
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• 27A. Streaming interruptions
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• 28A. Number that changes yearly
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• 31A. Oregon's capital
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• 32A. Prepares bread dough
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• 35A. ___ el hanout
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• 36A. Doesn't move too fast
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• 39A. "___ favor"
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• 40A. Clay vessel for brewing
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• 41A. Gather wool from a sheep
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• 43A. "Woohoo!"
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• 44A. EMT's lifesaving procedure
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• 47A. Entertaining woman?
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• 50A. Pong creator
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• 52A. Brian who coined the term "ambient music"
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• 53A. "Enough from me!"
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• 57A. Decadent, like a cake
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• 59A. Vegan hair care brand
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• 60A. "The Princess Diaries" star Hathaway
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• 61A. Long-haired toy dog from China, for short
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• 62A. Giveaways, at the poker table
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• 63A. "Drat!"
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• 64A. Org.
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• 65A. Best Comeback Athlete and Best Bowler, e.g.
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• 66A. One of many on a dalmatian
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• 1D. ___ K. Le Guin (author of "The Left Hand of Darkness")
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• 2D. Took the show on the road
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• 3D. Gal pals, in Spanish
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• 4D. Despises
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• 5D. Ritzy ride to the prom
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• 6D. Dutch cheese
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• 7D. Donate
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• 8D. Nonreactive
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• 9D. Dance for two
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• 10D. Winter ailment
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• 11D. Legislation for minimum wage, e.g.
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• 12D. North-south streets in New York City
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• 13D. ___ Rahma (host of "SubwayTakes")
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• 21D. Express gratitude to
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• 22D. Lip balm brand
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• 26D. Deck with a Major and Minor Arcana
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• 29D. "___ whiz!"
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• 30D. Right on a compass
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• 32D. Gold standard?
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• 33D. Just roll with it!
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• 34D. Hotel visit
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• 36D. Foot coverings that fit like a glove?
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• 37D. Place to be pampered
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• 38D. Devoted
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• 39D. Fake people
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• 41D. Tibetan ethnic group
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• 42D. ___ Speedwagon
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• 44D. Brief sleep
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• 45D. "Right now!"
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• 46D. Sweetest, perhaps
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• 48D. Zip around on wheels or on ice
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• 49D. Backs up, like a video game
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• 51D. Bygone Russian rulers
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• 54D. Sharp startled sound
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• 55D. Without purpose
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• 56D. Scottish girl
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• 58D. Egg layer
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