Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 15, 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 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/15/26. 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. Title for Idris Elba
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4A. Young male horses
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9A. A modern one typically has 47 strings and 7 pedals
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13A. Clock front
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14A. Mariners' workplace?
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15A. Member of a reed quintet
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16A. "Seriously, though?!"
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19A. Blush, perhaps
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20A. Evade
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21A. ___ is more
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22A. Pricey
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23A. Pre-1917 Russian rulers
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25A. ___ chi
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26A. Slam-dance
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29A. Perform like Isa Briones
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30A. "Ted Lasso" character Kent
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31A. Squeaky bone or catnip mouse (or the box either came in)
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33A. It's a lot to process!
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36A. "It's likely . . ."
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37A. Pings, sometimes
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38A. Victorian, e.g.
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39A. Nutritional stat
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40A. 'Como ___ usted?'
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41A. Off-week, in football
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42A. Flower that's an anagram of "stare"
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44A. Shopping ___
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46A. Initial poker bet
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47A. "Do you understand me?"
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50A. Some drums
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53A. "That's what I'm here for!"
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55A. Texter's "I am now done texting"
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56A. Jump at a skate park
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57A. ___ defense (football alignment that uses one more defensive back than a nickel defense)
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58A. Flip-flop or sneaker
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59A. Unloads on Craigslist
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60A. Pig's spot
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1D. "Ditto"
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2D. Drinks that might come with frozen coffee cubes
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3D. "___, I married him"
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4D. Change
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5D. Ada Lovelace Day mo.
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6D. "Hypothetically ..."
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7D. Island whose capital is Papeete
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8D. Like a sarcastic remark
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9D. Places to make quick connections?
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10D. Somewhat
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11D. Spanish Steps city
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12D. Palindromic sound
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13D. Type of evergreen
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17D. Noun-forming suffix
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18D. Appeared to be
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23D. Voila!
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24D. Climb, like a wall
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25D. Tater ___
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27D. Purchase that helps a beginner get going
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28D. Swarm of people
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30D. Hi-___ graphics
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31D. Kissing on the train, e.g.
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32D. 525,600 minutes (usually)
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34D. A city's collection of galleries, museums, etc.
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35D. Important food
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36D. Mining material
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38D. Reaction to a pun, perhaps
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41D. Ringo or George
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42D. "___ K: A Love Story" (Jenny Lee novel that reimagines a classic)
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43D. Place to sit during a game, oddly
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45D. Mulligans
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46D. Campfire residue
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47D. Farm workers
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48D. Light-loving insect
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49D. The 411
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51D. One of two for Quinta Brunson
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52D. Observe
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54D. Acronym used before sharing a fun fact
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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