Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/5/26. 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. Acronym for people opposing local developments
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6A. Everest Base ___
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10A. Solemn promise
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14A. Replica that preserves proportions
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16A. ___ the hatchet
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17A. Exercise discipline with a hammock
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18A. Scored 100% on
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19A. Sra., in English
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20A. Colorful sea creature with tentacles
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22A. Macroeconomics stat
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24A. Moving image format
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26A. South African currency
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27A. Sign before Virgo
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28A. Fauna's counterpart
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30A. Performs in a play
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31A. Daydreaming
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34A. Aggressive Greek god
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36A. Bloke
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37A. List of mistakes
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39A. "We'll chat soon!," in a text
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40A. Many a god in God of War: Ragnarok
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44A. Beers with "hazy" varieties
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46A. Offices or dens
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47A. Restaurant booking, for short
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48A. Taxi trips
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50A. Contraction that omits a "v"
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51A. Dickens character who hates Christmas
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52A. Texting letters
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54A. This is ___ drill!
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55A. "Not my journey, but good for you!"
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61A. Stinky smell
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62A. Painting, filmmaking, architecture, etc.
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63A. ___ and snap
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64A. Docs who treat tonsillitis
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65A. Like a fast walking pace
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1D. Org. employing cryptographers
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2D. Glacier composition
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3D. Deface
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4D. Airship filled with helium
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5D. Twelve-month period
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6D. Demurely shy
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7D. Hullabaloo
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8D. Hardcore Swiftie, for example
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9D. Think ahead
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10D. The ACA, by another name
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11D. "That's not so!"
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12D. Person popularizing new styles
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13D. Jekyll's evil counterpart
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15D. L.A. Galaxys org.
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21D. Significant period
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22D. Rules governing self-expression?
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23D. Country icon with a theme park in Tennessee
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24D. World Cup announcer's shout
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25D. Type of nest egg
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27D. Raise
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28D. Progressive saleswoman
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29D. Word that aptly shares two letters with "mown"
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32D. "This train is leaving soon!"
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33D. Judge to be
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35D. Claims
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38D. Driving surfaces (Abbr.)
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41D. Get dinner delivered
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42D. Caviar and such
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43D. 'Save me!'
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45D. "No seats available" letters
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49D. Fine you win!
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50D. Academy Award
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51D. Pretentious person
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52D. Masseur's employer
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53D. One of the Spice Girls
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56D. Winter hrs. in Raleigh
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57D. Having odd vibes, for short
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58D. Uni- + uni- + uni-
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59D. "__ not that deep!"
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60D. Sound similar to "tut"
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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