Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/8/26. 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. Restaurant bills
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5A. Nat King ___
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9A. "Grand" musical instrument
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14A. No more than
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15A. Furniture chain known for its mazelike layout
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16A. Stand in an art studio
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17A. Japanese noodle
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18A. Pieces of skin art, for short
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19A. Completely lost
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20A. Aldi or Ralphs, e.g.
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23A. Skirt edge
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24A. Move around in a hasty fashion
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25A. Sounds from mice?
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29A. Third-person pronoun
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30A. Breakfast morsel that might be steel-cut
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32A. “I Want It ___ Way”
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33A. H.S. course that covers politics
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36A. Big shopping trip
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38A. Distinct period in history
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39A. "Consider this perspective for a moment"
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42A. Paving goo
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43A. City near Phoenix
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44A. Kicks out of office
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45A. Famous ___ cookies
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47A. Hullabaloo
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48A. Asset for a pitcher
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49A. Chicken ___ (cheesy entree)
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51A. Baggage screening org
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52A. Word before "drop" or after "open"
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55A. Public address after a W
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58A. Bunch of bees
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60A. Uh-uh
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61A. "Blink Twice" actress Shawkat
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62A. Spirit in a bottle?
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63A. Nights before big days
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64A. City that aptly rhymes with "casino"
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65A. Diagnostic procedures
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66A. "For" votes
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67A. Staying power
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1D. Difficult
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2D. 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' actor Braugher
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3D. Blossom into a flower
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4D. Align, like devices
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5D. Pomelo or grapefruit, e.g.
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6D. Gives the green light to
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7D. "We'll keep our fingers crossed"
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8D. Toward the rising sun
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9D. Mr. Krabs' daughter in "SpongeBob SquarePants"
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10D. Possible response to "What happened to the last slice?"
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11D. Braying animal
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12D. Formerly named
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13D. Portuguese for "hello"
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21D. "Wicked" star Cynthia
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22D. Eight-piece group
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26D. Enjoys some taffy
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27D. Gold purity unit
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28D. Doesn’t head out
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29D. Like things that are trendy or spicy
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31D. Solo for a prima donna
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33D. Palindromic flour
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34D. Baby buggy, in Britain
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35D. Greek sandwich often served with tzatziki
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36D. Startup capital
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37D. Hybrid music genre
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40D. Intelligent
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41D. So tasty!
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46D. Morale
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48D. Evaluate
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50D. Peaks
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51D. Competitive personality
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52D. Messy brawl
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53D. Cake coating
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54D. Absolute mayhem
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55D. Vehicles that move?
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56D. Wander
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57D. British noble title
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58D. Cpl.'s boss
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59D. Itsy-bitsy
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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