Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/17/26. 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. Group that won Eurovision in 1974 with "Waterloo"
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5A. Top of a wave
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10A. Where MA and PA are
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13A. Caddie's selection
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14A. Greeted someone
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15A. Snooze
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16A. Cornmeal cakes . . . and a punny name for the starred clues' answers
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18A. Not post-
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19A. Pooh's sad friend
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20A. When you'll show up, for short
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21A. Hospital scans
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22A. Like Mars, but not Uranus
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24A. Old-timey you
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26A. *Furry friend known for its wrinkles
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29A. *Fluffy toy?
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32A. Female horses
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33A. Flutes' neighbors in an orchestra
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35A. Sn, on the periodic table
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36A. Matched a face to a name, say
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37A. Skidded
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38A. Craeless mistake?
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39A. Install, like tile
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40A. *Breed similar to the Akita
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43A. The mind's "I"?
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44A. Rejections
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45A. Place for a soak
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49A. Childbirth support provider
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51A. "All By Myself" singer Celine
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53A. Clean air org
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54A. Canine behavior experts . . . and what people talking about 26-, 29- and 40-Across might be called
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58A. On
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60A. Church walkway
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61A. Texters however
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62A. 'Stay in your ___!'
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63A. Comedian Wanda
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64A. Pump or platform
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65A. Common merch table purchases
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66A. Must
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67A. Central Perk and Monica's apartment, for "Friends"
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1D. Feel sore
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2D. Primary color
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3D. Bustling
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4D. Just hated
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5D. Maximum
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6D. Mature, like fruit
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7D. Modify
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8D. Put in a sword holder
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9D. "Where ignorance is bliss, ___ folly to be wise"
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10D. TLC song with the lyric "You can buy all the makeup that MAC can make"
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11D. Draped garment
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12D. Bonobos, e.g.
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14D. "I was wrong! Get over it!"
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17D. Kudos
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21D. Not impressed ...
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23D. Garlicky sauces
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25D. He/him/___
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26D. Beamed
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27D. Tried
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28D. "Is it my turn yet?"
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29D. Fountain drink
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30D. Move really fast
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31D. Call in a card game
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34D. Race day accessory
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37D. "Dexter: Resurrection" network
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38D. Tsk relative
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40D. Catch
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41D. Knock on wood
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42D. Zilch
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46D. Start showing canines?
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47D. Pull from the ground
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48D. Big parties
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50D. Bounds along
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51D. Computer storage devices
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52D. Bit of land in the sea
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55D. Clean with soap
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56D. "Well, hey there!"
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57D. "I'm Coming Out" singer Diana
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58D. Key next to the space bar
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59D. ___ kwon do
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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