Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 17, 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 17, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/17/25. 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. Many characters in "The Big Bang Theory"
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6A. Palindromic flour
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10A. Like a burrito smothered in sauce
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13A. Be indecisive
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14A. Lion's sound
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15A. Former ruler of Iran
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16A. Avenging a wrongdoing
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19A. Bit of candy on a "rope" or in a "cluster"
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20A. "The Joy Luck Club" actress Rosalind
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21A. Sees a bet in poker
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22A. Discipline with poses
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24A. Technical terms used by an attorney
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26A. Cool ___ (hip person)
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28A. Make simpler
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30A. Name hidden in "console gaming"
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31A. "Hooray!"
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33A. Foul-smelling
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35A. Tear up
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38A. Voucher
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39A. Italian fashion capital
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40A. Safe place?
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41A. Gave for a bit
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42A. Flashy jewelry, in hip-hop culture
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44A. Operative part of a ski
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45A. Reptile in Egyptian hieroglyphs
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46A. Chen, Ping, Helen and Lily, to Mei in "Turning Red"
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47A. "Hold on a sec," in a text
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49A. Outstanding
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52A. Eggs that might be frozen
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54A. Single-celled organism
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57A. Part of a workout set
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60A. African country home to Calabar Carnival
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62A. Nasty look
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65A. Mountain known locally as Sagarmatha
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66A. Pick up again
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67A. Leafy sides
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68A. Water park fixtures
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1D. No Doubt vocalist Stefani
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2D. Roof overhang
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3D. Roll covered with a wide mix of toppings
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4D. Japanese martial art with bamboo swords
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5D. Respectful title
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6D. "So frustrating!"
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7D. Rare astronomical event
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8D. Chevy SUV
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9D. Were, now
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10D. Fiber-rich sandwich ingredient
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11D. Nobles outranking viscounts
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12D. The ones here
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15D. Word after "Kinsey" or "Richter"
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17D. Org. that awards the Walter Byers Scholarship
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18D. Burn with steam
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23D. Prefix meaning 'earth'
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25D. Word heard at an auction
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26D. Delicates or permanent press, e.g.
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27D. Oohed and ___
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29D. Ship equipment
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32D. Marine mammal that can open clams
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34D. Put on the air
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36D. Life ___ fair
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37D. Cribbage and Battleship pieces
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39D. Degree for many CEOs
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40D. Out-of-focus image
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43D. Hon
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48D. Exposed
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50D. Mega
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51D. Covers with tar
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52D. Singles at the bar?
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53D. "___ Las Vegas"
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55D. Not hit
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56D. Bit of food for a neigh-sayer?
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58D. Bronte heroine Jane
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59D. Authors
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61D. Notable period of time
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63D. "___ get back to you"
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64D. Polynesian garland
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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