Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 12, 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 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/12/26. 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. Hindu festival observed at the same time as Navaratri
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10A. ___ onto (stick to)
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14A. "Some midday sleep sounds perfect right now!"
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15A. Seized vehicle, for short
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16A. Online shopping button
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17A. Floats to the top
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18A. __ Alamos, NM
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19A. Church benches
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20A. City near the Grand Canyon
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21A. Spanish for 'other'
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22A. Juice box brand with a hyphen
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23A. Mai ___
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24A. Two-time NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander
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26A. Like a stylish blast from the past
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29A. Car feature used to see what's behind you
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31A. 'Hold, please . . .'
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32A. Slip past
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33A. Low-visibility forecast
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34A. Finish a triathlon, e.g.
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36A. Male deer
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38A. Lock of hair
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40A. 'School of thought' suffix
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43A. Prayer leader in a mosque
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45A. Fruit named for how long it's said to last (until Christmas)
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49A. Spanish-speaking explorer of kids' TV
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50A. Fully funded experience
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51A. Source of easy money
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54A. Huge amount
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55A. Seep
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56A. Tear into tiny pieces
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57A. Approximate fig.
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58A. Not as much
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59A. Some thick paints
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60A. ___ complicated
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1D. Enter a phone number
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2D. "CTRL+Z" command
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3D. Ruby, garnet and brick
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4D. ___ the picture
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5D. Annual celebration of a "foster fail"
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6D. Indiana NBA player
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7D. Not in the know
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8D. Jam containers
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9D. Fitting
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10D. This crossword, for example
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11D. Country surrounded by South Africa
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12D. Like outdoor courtyards
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13D. Art made with colored tiles
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17D. Fastest-ever performance
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20D. XM radio provider named for a star
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21D. Rowboat needs
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22D. Web formatting initials
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24D. Term of address similar to "dona"
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25D. Ice cream brand with an umlaut
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27D. Female sheep
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28D. Milky coffee additives
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29D. Fractures in friendships
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30D. Triage locale, for short
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35D. 0, at the World Cup
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37D. Astronomer Galileo
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39D. Range tops
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41D. Trip on which you might see cheetahs
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42D. Washington, D.C., mayor Bowser
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44D. Not braggadocious
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46D. Musical featuring Grizabella and Rum Tum Tugger
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47D. Puts in the mail?
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48D. Semiaquatic salamanders
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51D. "It's in the net!" shout at the World Cup
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52D. Sushi-topping eggs
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53D. Greek letter that's a homophone of 52-Down
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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