Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/28/26. 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. Lip applications
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6A. Went sideways on a slick road, say
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10A. "Take it ___ the top!"
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14A. Choose
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15A. 'Je t'___'
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16A. Double Dutch need
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17A. Reaction to a ghost story, perhaps
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19A. 'Oh, sure!'
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20A. "I've ___ nothing to hide"
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21A. Same here
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22A. How FreeCell is usually played
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23A. Org. that regulates herbicides
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24A. 'What did I tell you?'
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25A. Place of respite
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27A. Doormat residue, perhaps
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29A. Dress shorts fold
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31A. Fourth-year students (Abbr.)
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32A. www.tulane.___
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33A. __ Bo
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34A. Some ICU workers
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36A. Green veggies whose tips are often snapped off
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40A. Home to the Dubai Fountain, for short
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41A. Org. with Schedules A, B and C
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42A. Prefix meaning 'one'
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44A. "when will u arrive?"
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47A. Same here
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49A. Rears
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51A. Painted Desert state
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53A. Currency in MN
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56A. Transcript stat
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57A. Fire engine feature
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58A. Alpine lake near Incline Village
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60A. Shawn's best friend on "Psych"
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61A. Maple tree inserts
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62A. Informal surveys
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64A. Showbiz feat involving four awards
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65A. ___ Ness Monster
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66A. The things here
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67A. Burgundy and scarlet, e.g.
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68A. "Play Dirty" star Salazar
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69A. Garden tubes
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1D. Sought a dog treat, say
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2D. Fried pastry filled with potatoes
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3D. Outfits worn by Hezly Rivera
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4D. Award show hosts
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5D. Strawberry discards
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6D. Vessel used for deglazing
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7D. Ride booked by a concierge, perhaps
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8D. Be a bad guest, say
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9D. ___ Moines Symphony
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10D. Unnecessary extra
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11D. Roombas, e.g.
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12D. First game of the season
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13D. Long jump units
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18D. Insect that might have a pollen basket
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22D. Cigna competitor
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26D. Long-eared hoppers
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28D. Dance recital skirt
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30D. The real deal
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33D. Bit of cross-promotion
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35D. Deliberately ignore
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37D. Heaviest naturally occurring noble gas
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38D. Kerfuffle
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39D. Curls up with a sweetheart
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43D. Sudden urge
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44D. Holiday with chocolate bunnies
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45D. Prioritize by urgency
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46D. Certain earbud
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48D. Piece of body art
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50D. Talks back to
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52D. Citrus scrapings
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54D. Pig farm matriarch
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55D. Pond measurement
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59D. Shuttlecock paths
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62D. Nikon F3, for one
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63D. "Well, looky here!"
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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