Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 24, 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 24, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/24/26. 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. Dish of thinly sliced raw meat
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10A. Express contempt
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15A. Pungent bakery offering that might be certified kosher
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16A. "Bathers by a River" painter Matisse
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17A. Place to rack 'em up
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18A. Come on in
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19A. Part of a.m.
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20A. Runs out of power
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21A. Barbecue remnants
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22A. Superman villain Luthor
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23A. Porridge that might be watery
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24A. Wine fruit
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28A. ___ Tour (sports org.)
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30A. Get groceries, perhaps
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32A. Swirled dessert
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33A. Not fixed
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35A. Rowing need
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36A. "Treat me with respect!"
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39A. Wow
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40A. Pre-finals round
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41A. Stroll casually
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42A. Comedic bits
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44A. Went for a jog
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45A. Part of an underground network in "The Bone Season" series
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46A. Genre for Seu Jorge
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48A. Chapstick target
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50A. Spring month
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51A. Road division
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52A. Part of a molecule
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56A. Move like a crab
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57A. Bummer
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59A. Leg joints
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60A. Chicagoland, for one
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61A. Ships off
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62A. Ensemble with trumpets and trombones
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1D. ___ América (soccer tournament)
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2D. Unnamed author, online
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3D. A total hoot
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4D. Skier's stabilizer
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5D. Insect that might invade a kitchen
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6D. "And the cat's in the ___ and the silver spoon"
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7D. "How I Met Your Mother" star Smulders
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8D. "Just trust me for now"
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9D. World Cup Cheers
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10D. Remove wool from
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11D. Population-counting survey
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12D. Complimentary, like a round of drinks
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13D. Mooch
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14D. Many Christmas trees
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23D. Trot or canter, for example
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24D. "Stand up for yourself!"
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25D. Floral White House area
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26D. Yes at sea
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27D. Poker winnings
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29D. No __ no glory
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31D. Salmon to bears
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32D. Switzerland has a square one
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33D. Hurricane response org.
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34D. Turn on a ___ (change direction quickly)
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37D. Antagonist of the Trojans, in "The Iliad"
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38D. Lug
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43D. Reacted to a compliment, perhaps
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45D. "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know" singer Britney
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47D. Sanctify
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49D. App with photo dumps, for short
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50D. Seeks answers
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51D. An arm or a leg
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52D. Moby-Dick captain
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53D. Skater Lipinski
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54D. Warning sign
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55D. Honey-based brew
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58D. Sailor's emergency signal
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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