Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 30, 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 30, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/30/26. 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. Get from Point A to Point B like a baby
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6A. Doggy paddle, say
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10A. "I ___ just thinking that!"
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13A. Deceptive look-alike
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14A. Shoe designer Jimmy
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15A. Sing loud and proud
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16A. Scornful smirk
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17A. Husky voice
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18A. Fibber
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19A. Instrument in "Paint It Black"
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21A. Greek letter before tau
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22A. It ends in Nov.
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25A. Familiar favorite on TV
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28A. "Whichever, all's fine by me"
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30A. Aussie animals bound to bound
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31A. Noticed
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32A. Anagram of 26-Down
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34A. Texting format
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37A. Question from someone looking for a stronger cell signal
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41A. Places where drs. scrub in
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42A. Exams for high school jrs.
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43A. #seizetheday
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44A. Colleague
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45A. Prefix that means "fake"
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47A. Projectile that might make someone fall in love
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52A. Tiny amt.
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53A. Warning signs
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54A. Pre-finals round, for short
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56A. Info
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57A. Stash away
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59A. Kicks, like a football
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63A. Send out
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64A. Mischievous ones
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65A. Inbox message
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66A. "It's Complicated" actress Wilson
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67A. Strike that!
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68A. One of Snow White's pals
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1D. They were often burned in the '90s
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2D. 'Star Wars' villain Kylo
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3D. Get 100% on
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4D. Troubles
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5D. They're sung at karaoke
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6D. Vamoose
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7D. Place to eat clam chowder in a bread bowl, maybe
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8D. What an iPhone runs on
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9D. Swab
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10D. Put on a scale
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11D. Hertz competitor
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12D. ___ man fallacy
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15D. Utter ecstasy
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20D. Item in a claw machine
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21D. Event that opens "The Tempest"
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22D. Genre for Donna Summer
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23D. Lipstick oopsie
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24D. Many slumber party attendees, age-wise
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26D. Marine apex predators
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27D. Simba's sound
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29D. "___ way the wind blows"
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32D. 'Beetlejuice' actress Catherine
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33D. Ready
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34D. Aardvark's nose
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35D. Gets in shape?
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36D. Dive like a gull
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38D. POV columns
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39D. Puts into practice
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40D. Look at
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44D. Whack-y party item
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45D. Fluffy dog, for short
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46D. Yoinked
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47D. Pro who tries to eliminate bugs
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48D. Japanese for "pleasant savory taste"
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49D. Small in French
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50D. Answers an invite
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51D. "Elle" producer Witherspoon
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55D. Sport whose participants wear a topknot
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57D. Small taste of a drink
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58D. "Te ___ mucho!"
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60D. Little snooze
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61D. Neckwear for Yogi Bear and Fred Flintstone
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62D. Sneaky
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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