USA Today Crossword January 11 2026 Answers (1/11/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for January 11 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword January 11, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword 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 January 11, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/11/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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# Clue
1A "I have no clue!"
10A Alternative to roll-on, for deodorant
15A People who are destined for each other
16A Cliche
17A "I have nothing to say"
18A Senator's staffers
19A "No Scrubs" trio
20A Hinge, Discord, TikTok, etc.
21A Word before a maiden name
22A "___ Karenina" (Tolstoy novel)
24A "Catch you in a bit!"
29A Salicylic acid target
31A Eighteen-wheeler
32A "That's fair"
33A "Feliz ano ___!"
35A Hit with a bent leg
37A Molecule in a cell's nucleus
38A Color of Granny Smith apples
39A The Stonewall ___
40A Official decree
42A Makes a mistake
43A Feature of a to-go coffee cup
44A Like public transit in Chapel Hill, NC
45A Costs to ride public transit
47A Some community college degrees, for short
48A Graduates' sashes
50A Nickname that omits "-art"
51A Is in the past?
54A "The deadline hasn't passed yet!"
57A "That has a nice ___ to it!"
58A "The deadline has passed!"
59A Poker payment
60A Foul moods
61A Unit of farmland
62A Mosquito or gnat
63A Devious
64A Crystal ball user
1D "___ it delicate?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
2D Hammer, for example
3D 6-Down NFL player
4D Chess rating system
5D Capital of Jordan
6D Florida city across the bay from St. Petersburg
7D Part of a choreo routine
8D Racket sport for Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz
9D Superlative suffix
10D Smelled really bad
11D Ordained member of the Catholic Church
12D Friend who sticks around through thick and thin
13D Gobbled up
14D "I agree"
23D "We'll always remember that"
25D Modify, like the Constitution
26D Not be honest
27D Unit for steak portions
28D Well-organized
29D Director Lee
30D Remedy
31D Classes where the "wedge" might be taught
34D Available at a discount
36D Preprogrammed setting
41D OB-GYNs, ENTs, etc.
46D Takes it easy
47D Good gift for a geography nerd
48D Rain or ___
49D Shelters for campers
50D Full of rock sediment
51D Grimace
52D Love, in Italian
53D Channel for transporting waste
54D Back into a corner
55D Work tirelessly
56D Steeped beverages

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.

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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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