Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/22/26. 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. Hair on a lid
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5A. Flattering poems
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9A. Roast battle hosts
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12A. Not bottled
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14A. Perpetual roamer
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16A. Tuna often used in tataki
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17A. "It's not over 'til it's over"
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20A. Throw in
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21A. "The ___ is history!"
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22A. Diving apparatuses
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23A. Garland that can be made in "wili" and "kui" styles
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24A. Be real
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26A. One of two allowed before a layup
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27A. Utterly defeat
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29A. Stats for inbound flights
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31A. There are 109.361 in 100 meters, for short
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33A. Red fruit in fanqie chao dan
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36A. Array at a rock concert
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38A. Enjoy a smashburger
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39A. Chickpea penne, e.g.
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42A. Things checked by bouncers
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43A. Sing it with me!
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44A. "You're getting closer"
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45A. "In case it's of interest . . ." for short
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46A. Does some stitching
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48A. U.S. spy org.
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49A. Bounce-back effect
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52A. Response to a relatable meme
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54A. Root crop in amala
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57A. UFO crew
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59A. The ___ (Chi-Town paper)
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60A. Dude
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61A. Treat a lens like an audience
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64A. Calligrapher's tool
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65A. President who shared a meal with Anthony Bourdain
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66A. Overlong sentence
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67A. Sophomores, in two years (Abbr.)
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68A. Cherry discard
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69A. Cuts grass
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1D. Ride-or-die
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2D. One end of a battery
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3D. People hired to play in recording sessions
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4D. “Yeah, you wish”
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5D. Newborn's garment
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6D. "I'm in no mood for your attitude!"
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7D. CPR expert
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8D. Tools in lumberyards
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9D. "I haven't made up my mind"
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10D. Romantic outing that doesn't cost a fortune
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11D. Is on the bottom?
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13D. Raised children
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15D. Rx prescribers
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18D. Really annoy
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19D. Pecan or pistachio
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25D. Domesticated
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28D. Angkor ___ (Cambodian temple)
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30D. Gush forth
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32D. One of five on the Chinese flag
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33D. "At last! The weekend!"
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34D. Dog in a 1957 Disney film
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35D. Demanding burden
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37D. It's used to separate words
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40D. Service charge
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41D. R&B singer Lennox
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47D. Small mountain flower?
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50D. 'What's up'
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51D. Not fooled by
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53D. ___ drop (dramatic exit)
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55D. One in a keyboard quartet?
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56D. Rhyme and synonym for "groans"
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57D. Programs such as Boycat and Buycott
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58D. Has a bawl?
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62D. Bit of body art created by Whang-od, for short
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63D. Tight-lipped
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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