Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 12, 2025 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 12, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/12/25. 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. Research sites
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5A. Empty space
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8A. Way off
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12A. Yawn-inducing
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13A. Org. with an Office of Water
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14A. Moves with long strides
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16A. Transport for a toddler or a pet
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18A. "God ___ people have hobbies"
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20A. Duos
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21A. "Rifqa" poet Mohammed el-___
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23A. Make a mistake
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24A. Checkout lane tally
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26A. Detective's records
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28A. Mucky spot
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29A. Got closure, say
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30A. Put off
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32A. Plant with pink and white flowers in a LEGO Botanical Collection set
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36A. Omnivores who occupy a position in the middle of the global food chain, contrary to popular belief
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38A. "Finally done!"
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39A. Discussion group
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42A. "Not true!"
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44A. Participated in a 5K
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45A. Jumper cable ends
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47A. Money in Belgium
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49A. Savory pastries often served with chutney
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51A. Unorganized stuff
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55A. "Mad ___" (AMC series)
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56A. Break into digitally
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58A. Crystal-filled rock
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59A. Tiny piece of dust
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60A. Rod that connects wheels
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61A. Buffalo groups
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62A. Feb. 14
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63A. Word before "work" or "trip"
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64A. Eye color is one
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65A. Piece in Plinko
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66A. "___ questions?"
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67A. "I've got your picture, ___ got you" (Patsy Cline lyric)
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1D. Abbr. on a sack of potatoes
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2D. __ Country
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3D. Trades
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4D. "Jerry Maguire" catchphrase
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5D. Meshes well
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6D. Chimp, e.g.
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7D. Ritzy Manhattan boulevard
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8D. Common fettuccine sauce
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9D. Mental stimulus, idiomatically
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10D. National Haiku Poetry Day mo.
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11D. Resist authority
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15D. Royal court address
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17D. ___ Lobos (rock group)
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19D. RNs' colleagues
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22D. Bring into play
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24D. Mischievous sort
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25D. Padre's hermano
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26D. "___ O'Brien Must Go"
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27D. Roughly 2.54 centimeters
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29D. Parent celebrated in May
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31D. Dime novels
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33D. "Tell ___ About It" (Billy Joel song)
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34D. Nest egg initials
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35D. Hibernation location
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37D. 2023 Broadway musical about corn
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39D. Mac competitors
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40D. With ice cream
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41D. Convention handout
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43D. It may end with .com
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46D. Desert that spans 11 African countries
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48D. Takes the wheel
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50D. Piper and Lochlan's brother, on "The White Lotus"
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52D. Bar mitzvah scroll
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53D. Oscar winner Redmayne
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54D. Takes a pause
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57D. French Open surface
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59D. WNBA award
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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