Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 30, 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 30, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/30/25. 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. "It didn't even ___ to me!" ("Mind blown")
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6A. Letters before QIA+
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10A. Like some expensive cheese
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14A. "The Studio" actor Catherine
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15A. Burn-soothing gel
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16A. The "N" of N.K. Jemisin
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17A. Herd immunity or streetlights, e.g.
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19A. "Been there, done ___"
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20A. Texting format letters
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21A. Attitude
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22A. Word before "call" or "talker"
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23A. Arms and legs
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24A. Like this crossword puzzle
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25A. Rid of grime
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28A. Suddenly changed direction
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29A. Lip moisturizer
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30A. Shoes with a kitten variety
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32A. Nonverbal action loaded with meaning
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39A. Summer camp boat
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40A. Shot also known as a long take
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41A. "The attachment was missing. Can you ___ it?"
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44A. Way more yummy
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47A. The Beatles' "Michelle" or "Something"
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48A. Support financially
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49A. NFL six-pointers
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50A. Optional extra
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51A. Website where you can bid on out-of-print board games
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52A. Plant-based ___
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53A. Proof of puppy parenthood, perhaps
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59A. Go hard on the praise
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60A. Boo-boo
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61A. Stopped snoozing
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62A. They're real lifesavers!
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63A. Bills featuring Hamilton
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64A. Danger
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1D. 'my bad'
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2D. "New Meg. Old ___" (punny "Meg 2: The Trench" tagline)
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3D. Taxis
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4D. Web address
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5D. Trail mix bit
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6D. Fails to keep up
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7D. Non-matte finish
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8D. Hecklers word
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9D. "___ Lasso" (Apple TV+ show)
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10D. Moose feature
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11D. "You don't have to ___, but you can't stay here"
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12D. Cleared a blackboard
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13D. Out of style
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18D. What content creators use to record vids
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22D. Game with knights
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23D. Young sheep
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24D. Prefix for "commuting"
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25D. "Survivor" channel
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26D. Place down
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27D. A Nightmare on ___ Street
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28D. Beets, turnips, carrots, etc.
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31D. ___-friendly
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33D. Pacific or Atlantic
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34D. Finish a flight
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35D. Little kid
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36D. Apartment
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37D. Clarinet insert
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38D. Makes a mistake
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41D. Element co-discovered by Marie Curie
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42D. Firstborn
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43D. Slow-moving mammals
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45D. Berry in some smoothies
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46D. Airport luggage handler
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47D. Achievement indicator
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48D. Start
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53D. Speck
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54D. The "O" in IOU
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55D. Mother of a 23-Down
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56D. Neither's partner
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57D. Compete like Lindsey Vonn
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58D. Snakelike fish
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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