Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 1, 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, September 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/1/26. 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. Young blokes
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5A. Goalie's protective gear
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9A. Positively reviewed, on Rotten Tomatoes
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14A. Totally awesome
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15A. Eating plan
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16A. Go ___ (ignore orders)
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17A. 'For here' alternative
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18A. Singer Parks
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19A. Super excited
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20A. Outdated, perhaps
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23A. Marshmallow spread
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24A. Capital city with the rainbow-colored Roggbif sculpture
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25A. Highway exit
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29A. London ___ (hot tea-based drink)
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30A. "I'm an annoyed dog!"
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32A. Basket for cooking vegetables
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34A. Country home to Mole National Park
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36A. Pastry that might be served with tea
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37A. Insect that rubs its hind legs against its forewings to produce "songs"
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40A. Sing like Michael Buble
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42A. Energy fields
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43A. Careful inspection
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46A. 2000 pounds
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47A. Cookie Monster sound effect
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50A. Retain
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51A. Paul McCartney's instrument
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53A. Windy City hub
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55A. Long-running fashion and entertainment magazine
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58A. “Welcome to Waikiki!”
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61A. Squandered
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62A. Candy piece shaped like a fruit
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63A. Big back tooth
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64A. Great ___ (dog breed)
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65A. Therefore
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66A. Ada Limon and Amanda Gorman
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67A. The "A" of STEAM
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68A. Animal on an "Xing" sign
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1D. Release, like steam
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2D. Harlem theater
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3D. Atari game with underground tunnels
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4D. Show contempt
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5D. They preceded smartphones
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6D. Noisemakers often heard after touchdowns
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7D. Places where you might spot a hero?
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8D. Seats at the bar
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9D. Gratis
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10D. Formula One events, e.g.
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11D. Easter ___
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12D. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Bird
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13D. She/___
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21D. Crocheted blankets
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22D. The N in N.A.
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26D. Spanish for "love"
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27D. "Mad ___" (Christina Hendricks series)
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28D. ___-med
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31D. Dorm leaders
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33D. "Se habla ___"
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34D. Place to plan a large outing with friends?
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35D. Knew it!
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37D. Feature of some horror films
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38D. Paid more than, say
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39D. For
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40D. _alifornia _izza _itchen
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41D. Food blogger Drummond
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44D. 'Crunched' muscles
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45D. Letter between kappa and mu
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47D. Counterpart of nurture
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48D. One color associated with Halloween
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49D. Guide
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52D. Type of renewable energy
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54D. Employed
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56D. Crew team equipment
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57D. Is in the hole
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58D. Concert device
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59D. Lav
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60D. Soccer cheer
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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