Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 23, 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 23, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/23/25. 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. Bedside light source
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5A. Molten rock
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9A. Type of carpet
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13A. Kitty once called "the fastest woman in the world"
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15A. Bad day for Caesar
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16A. Smidge
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17A. "Hard same"
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18A. Itty-bitty: Prefix
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19A. Amorphous mass
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20A. Dynamic in which you might be coy and playful for fun
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23A. Broadway backdrop
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24A. Crunchy diner sandwich
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25A. Crunchy diner sandwich
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26A. Gems found in oysters
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28A. FedEx rival
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31A. Dough for Tamales
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34A. Name on a pasta sauce jar
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35A. ___ Bedelia (kid-lit character who takes everything literally)
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37A. Public talk made with no preparation
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40A. He flew too close to the sun
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41A. Cause of some booms
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42A. Hasty
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43A. Unpleasant person
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44A. Runs really fast
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46A. Spot for some forts
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48A. Org. for MDs
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49A. "You're too ___ away"
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52A. Relaxed dress code
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56A. Tart purple berry
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57A. "Salt air, and the ___ on your door / I never needed anything more"
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58A. Wear away at
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59A. Gym units
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60A. Only Great Lake whose deepest point is above sea level
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61A. Taboos
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62A. Netlike material
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63A. In need of some juice
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64A. Have the guts
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1D. Lies around like a lazy cat
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2D. One might be obtuse
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3D. Earn
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4D. Fishing spot
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5D. Debris catcher in a dryer
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6D. Dosa made with lentils
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7D. Snakes' poisonous substances
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8D. All together
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9D. People enjoying touristy stuff
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10D. Hindu festival celebrating Radha and Krishna
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11D. Upon
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12D. Yap
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14D. Leave alone
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21D. Cause of some eye-opening experiences?
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22D. Decline in productivity
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26D. Colorful aquatic species found in coral reefs
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27D. "You got a ___ nerve!"
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29D. "Don't leave!," e.g.
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30D. Urges to attack
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31D. Nintendo avatar
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32D. Theater chains with Stubs and A-List programs
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33D. Wing measurement
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35D. Breathing condition
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36D. This is so relaxing!
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38D. Musical ending
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39D. Like some peanuts and pretzels
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44D. "Very ___, very mindful"
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45D. No longer on the table
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47D. Used a Sharpie on a dry-erase board, say
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49D. "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" artist Apple
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50D. Zeal
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51D. Actress Witherspoon
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52D. Slushy drink brand
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53D. Midday snoozes
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54D. Japan's continent
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55D. Stepped
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56D. Asset for a quarterback
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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