Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/9/26. 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. "Waterloo" group that appeared on the first season of "SNL"
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5A. Candy Crush moves
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10A. "The Parent ___"
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14A. Ned Nickerson, to Nancy Drew
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15A. "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Luke
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16A. Sidewalk-spraying tool
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17A. Fringe flock
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18A. E.T., for example
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19A. ___ Egg (Daisy's home, in "The Great Gatsby")
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20A. Greeting that might include a family newsletter
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23A. Anniversary year represented by tin
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24A. Third-person pronoun
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25A. Cantina freebie
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27A. ___ effect (unrealistic expectations about forensic science)
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30A. People who revered llamas
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34A. Fraternal ___
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35A. Lock in a salon
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37A. Rust Belt state
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38A. Get final say in an argument, e.g.
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41A. ___ out (barely get)
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42A. Take a good look at
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43A. Spot to jet ski
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44A. Arabian Peninsula country
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46A. More than peeved
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47A. Places for lawnmowers
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49A. Cupid's Greek counterpart
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51A. "Sorry to say . . ."
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52A. Gourmet gift basket company
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57A. Hostess snack cake
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58A. Total impostor
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59A. "Happy Gilmore" star Sandler
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61A. Curved line in music
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62A. "Under Ben Bulben" poet
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63A. Geeky type
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64A. Pesters persistently
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65A. "___ takers?"
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66A. Poses a question
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1D. Muscles worked during planks
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2D. Spelling competition
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3D. Pretty suite composer?
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4D. It can correct "pitchy" vocals
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5D. Eurozone country
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6D. Unite thermally
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7D. Opera solo
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8D. Rats, to cats
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9D. Aligns
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10D. "It's gonna be okay"
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11D. Street
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12D. Eeyore, for one
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13D. Kibble consumer
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21D. "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" actor Seydoux
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22D. Tuna tossed with shoyu
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25D. Between naps, perhaps
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26D. "Get in here!"
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27D. Peaches and ___
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28D. 1965 protest city
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29D. "My response was . . ."
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31D. Took a position in a dispute
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32D. Was broadcast
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33D. Some fizzy drinks
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34D. Third-person pronoun
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35D. "appreciate u"
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36D. IRS form input
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39D. Type of saxophone for Lester Young
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40D. Inventor Nikola
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45D. Goofs
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48D. "Half of my heart is in ___" (Camila Cabello lyric)
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50D. Channel with "Twilight Zone" reruns
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51D. Tosses in
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52D. Spanish for "hello"
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53D. Population density denominator
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54D. Bread often served with curry
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55D. Role
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56D. Unlit
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57D. Sister channel of QVC
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60D. Derms, e.g.
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.
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