Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/23/26. 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. Stops vacillating
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5A. Doesn't feel 100%
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9A. Meal that might include fries and a drink
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14A. Hostess treat with a swirl
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15A. Cashless transaction
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16A. Cleaned one's plate
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17A. Topmost sphere of a snowman
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18A. Iconic Trader Joe's bag
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19A. ___ and repeat
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20A. Pass
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23A. Toronto Tempo guard Nurse
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24A. Words exchanged at the altar
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25A. Braying animal
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26A. "___ better to have loved and lost ... "
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28A. What never pauses to reflect?
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33A. College, to an Aussie
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34A. Target of a Biore strip
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35A. "You look amazing!"
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38A. Chocolate confections
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40A. People doing some sampling
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42A. Warning from a boxer
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43A. Rival Ken actor Liu
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44A. Big ___ (huge favor)
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45A. Group that might post with "#squadgoals"
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48A. L.A. Times article?
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49A. 4x4, for one
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51A. Lois Griffin ___ Pewterschmidt
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52A. Superlative suffix
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54A. "Sounds like we settled the matter!"
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61A. Porto-Novo's country
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62A. Smog, e.g.
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63A. Not doing anything
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64A. Fred's neckwear on "Scooby-Doo"
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65A. Makes an oopsy
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66A. Neck part under a mullet
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67A. Simple tops
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68A. ASAP, in the ER
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69A. "Greatly appreciated," in a text
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1D. "Didn't expect to see you here!"
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2D. Andrea Gibson work
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3D. "Grateful for any support you can provide"
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4D. Me too
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5D. Italian wine region
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6D. Victory is mine!
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7D. Woven piecrust
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8D. Swimwear brand that sponsors Ahalya Lettenberger
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9D. Give a darn
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10D. "Sex Education" protagonist
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11D. Time off that might help prevent burnout
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12D. Vehicles for students or roadies
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13D. Columns with views
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21D. Frog-to-be
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22D. Apt name for a con man
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26D. Rubber duckies' settings
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27D. Involved with
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29D. Atom with a charge
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30D. Some Ditch Day participants (Abbr.)
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31D. Doesn't bother to ask
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32D. Something to build on?
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36D. Ish
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37D. Judgy sounds
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39D. "I'm freezing!"
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40D. No-win situation
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41D. Reddit Q&A
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43D. "Love Lies Bleeding" star Kristen
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46D. Author ___ M. Martin
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47D. Gels
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49D. Brave appearance?
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50D. This and also this
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53D. Stretch of work
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55D. Hermanos de la madre
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56D. Aardvark's snack
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57D. Podcaster Klein
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58D. Observe the Sabbath
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59D. Yodeler's range?
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60D. Abound
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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