Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/18/26. 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. Send by truck, ironically
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5A. “Like that’ll ever happen!”
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8A. Not straight
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13A. Assistant
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14A. ___ gov'nor (punny name for a plant shop)
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16A. ___ off (deter)
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17A. Sushi protein made with Sriracha or chili oil
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19A. Danger
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20A. Gave an address
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21A. Yankees' crosstown rivals
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23A. Place to hang art
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24A. ___ Kippur
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25A. Low-pH
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27A. "There's a red light ahead!"
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28A. Like tissue paper
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29A. One might be used to test the temperature of bathwater
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31A. Species of the insurance spokesbird that's about 10x heavier than the Aflac duck
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32A. "Don't leave without me!"
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34A. Piece of tennis gear
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36A. Singer who said "musicians are the architects of heaven"
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38A. Tasty bit
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39A. Completely out of energy
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40A. Chicago airport code
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41A. NBA Hall of Famer Duncan
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43A. Crash another streamer's event
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44A. Excited tail movements
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46A. Superficial appearance
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48A. Recede
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51A. "Next to the plate!"
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53A. Polite
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55A. Shakespearean loverboy
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56A. Winless chess ending
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58A. Regions
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59A. Bring onto the team
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60A. "Now, here's an ___ . . ."
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61A. Costume ball concealers
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62A. Himalayan cryptid
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63A. Where egg mimicry make take place
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1D. Full of attitude
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2D. Aquatic African mammal
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3D. Saying that's hard to translate
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4D. Quick kiss
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5D. Bowler or fedora
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6D. Lightweight metal
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7D. Refined, like a new skill
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8D. Egyptian snake
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9D. Dishes with gravylike consistencies
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10D. Role for Ralph Macchio and Jaden Smith
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11D. Sign of bad things to come
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12D. “I couldn’t have said it better!”
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15D. Wipe out
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18D. "Like that'll happen!"
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22D. Sheet with board game results
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26D. "The hustle and bustle"
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28D. Bills that have to be closed
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30D. Spy's communication gadget
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32D. Scattergories and Scrabble, for two
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33D. Computer lab array
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35D. Rep
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36D. Island surrounded by a lagoon
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37D. With lots of distance between
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38D. Take care of the lawn
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42D. Like a bog
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45D. Filet mignon, e.g.
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47D. Rhyming partner of "patootie"
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48D. Slip past
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49D. Bagel ___
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50D. Make goat noises
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52D. Casually throw
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54D. Let's do it!
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55D. Sheep with big horns
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57D. Floral Polynesian gift
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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