Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 16, 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 16, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/16/25. 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. Unit of asparagus
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6A. “Sad To Say ...”
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10A. Middle ear?
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13A. Cadbury product
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14A. ___ sci (college major)
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15A. Magnum ___ (artistic masterpiece)
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17A. Considering everything
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19A. Relinquish
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20A. Home insecticide brand
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21A. William Tell's strength
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22A. Porous cleaning tool
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24A. CPR pro
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25A. Like 2025
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26A. Cooked like chawanmushi
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27A. Like discounted bread at a bakery, often
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29A. Switcheroo
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30A. "Don't Dream ___ Over" ('80s pop hit)
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31A. Widen like pupils
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33A. Competes like Sha'Carri Richardson
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35A. "A little help here!"
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37A. The ___ of one's existence
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38A. Countless
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39A. Addition result
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40A. Remove from office
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42A. Brings to an end
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46A. Right on the money
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48A. Drones' place
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49A. Kentucky Derby fashion accessory
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50A. Shoe insert that might be gel-based
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51A. High or low card
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52A. South Asian lentil-and-rice dish
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53A. "___ Make a Deal"
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54A. "Okay, already, I concede!"
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57A. Moderate gait
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58A. Thick wheat noodles
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59A. "I ___ Die 4 U" (Prince hit)
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60A. Place to get a pedicure
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61A. Like the star on Texas' flag
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62A. Awards like Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best Coach/Manager
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1D. Earned some points
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2D. Country northwest of Colombia
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3D. Thing
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4D. Form of neurodiversity with an inattentive type
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5D. Bread for a Reuben
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6D. Tiny garden pest
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7D. Hover ominously
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8D. Last word of the Pledge of Allegiance
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9D. Afternoon nap
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10D. Word before "powder" or "butter"
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11D. One might help you consider many viewpoints
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12D. Makes a financial plan
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16D. Edible sunflower bits
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18D. Walk like a penguin
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23D. School spirit event
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25D. It's often drizzled on hummus
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26D. It gets broken during a workout class
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28D. Chief Norse god
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29D. Arterial implant
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32D. Entertain
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34D. Ctrl+Z action
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35D. Retail chain that sells consoles
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36D. Word after "ice" or "field"
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37D. Stovetop array
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39D. Like milk that shouldn't be cried over
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41D. Beneficial
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43D. Arrive
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44D. Without difficulty
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45D. Booths for selling lemonade
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47D. ___ Rica
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48D. Part of an act
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51D. Author unknown, for short
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52D. Pairs
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55D. "Yes," at the altar
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56D. Be behind, in a way
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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