Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/3/26. 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. "Mini" convenience store
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5A. Trade practice jabs
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9A. Make small talk
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13A. Shower thought
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14A. Language in Tehzeeb Hafi poems
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15A. "___ Carter" (2005 sports film)
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16A. Phone setting that minimizes distractions
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18A. Like some energy bars
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19A. Day after Thu.
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20A. Male turkey
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21A. Rage
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22A. Old-timey photo tone
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24A. Encourage
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27A. Violent Greek god
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29A. Email button
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30A. It famously has no I
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31A. Take five
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32A. Small lie
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34A. 'That ___ has sailed'
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36A. Language with fingerspelling
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37A. Like someone who swears they do?
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40A. Three-part race, casually
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42A. Tie to a dock
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43A. Coleman Hawkins' instrument
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44A. The "L" of "LOTR"
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46A. Gets off the fence
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48A. Video game figures with limited dialogue (Abbr.)
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51A. Phone protector
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52A. Arizona city named for a landform
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53A. Bolillo sandwich
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55A. Data in year-end "wrap-ups"
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57A. Zodiac sign with the shortest name
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59A. Calligraphy, e.g.
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60A. Video gaming pioneer
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61A. Poser who might be kept on their toes?
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64A. Some bridal accessories
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65A. Greek god of love
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66A. Earnest request
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67A. Swirl of water
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68A. Declare untrue
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69A. Collections of items
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1D. Ticks off
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2D. Finds charming
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3D. Part of a cookbook
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4D. Letter after sigma
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5D. Japan's national sport
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6D. Suggestion provided to improv actors
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7D. Mix in
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8D. 'You'll ___ the day . . .'
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9D. Mountain lion
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10D. Begrudgingly scroll through someone's blog, say
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11D. "Exit the ___" (Priya Parmar novel)
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12D. "Love ___ neighbor..."
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15D. MSNBC alternative
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17D. Large sports venue
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21D. Lets in
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23D. Deets
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25D. Some all-inclusive destinations
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26D. Island east of Kauai
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28D. Gateway Arch city, for short
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33D. Blossoms
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35D. "The __ of the Opera"
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37D. Emergency treatment
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38D. Sulk
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39D. Convention center event, perhaps
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40D. "Waterfalls" trio
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41D. Insulted in a devastating way
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45D. "Miss you ___ / Sincerely, Me" ("Dear Evan Hansen" lyric)
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47D. Bar with swinging doors
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49D. Cat's ___ (string game)
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50D. Place for a block party
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54D. Collection of maps
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56D. ___ the season
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58D. Online market for crafts
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60D. "___ Maria"
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61D. Made a meal for
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62D. Unrefined metal
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63D. Photo __
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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