USA Today Crossword January 12 2026 Answers (1/12/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 12, 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 12, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/12/26, 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	Worm on a hook, say
5A	BritBox parent co.
8A	Word after "ice" or "roller"
13A	Taylor's ___ Fashioned Soda Shoppe (location in "Gilmore Girls")
14A	"Frozen" snowman
16A	Some conifers
17A	Common neon sign word
18A	Don't do it!
19A	Name on thesauruses
20A	"Your story doesn't justify your actions"
23A	Antagonist in "2001: A Space Odyssey"
24A	Marry
25A	Mocks at a comedy show
28A	Joke
29A	Tony-award winning Escola who wrote "Oh, Mary!"
30A	Cowgirl accessory
31A	Take a turn in Twister
33A	Darth ___ (Sith Lord)
34A	"Stranger Things" actress Buono
35A	"All right . . . let's do this!"
38A	Noodle option for dashi
39A	Gave a name to, for short
40A	Better alternative at a wedding?
41A	Member of Congress, for short
42A	Skidded
43A	Handy person's letters
44A	New hire, often
46A	Highest number in many rating systems
47A	Joke
50A	"No haters allowed"
53A	"Super duper"
55A	Per
56A	Rain heavily
57A	Bother
58A	Highway division
59A	Water balloons, e.g.
60A	Lock of hair
61A	TV room
62A	"___ is more"
1D	Comfy seating choice in a diner
2D	First Greek letter
3D	Perfect
4D	Camp sight
5D	Scotch ___ (chili pepper named after a hat)
6D	Certain Red Cross donation
7D	Walking aide
8D	Many a Christmas tree
9D	Mall booth
10D	Long, thin pasta
11D	Piece of band merch
12D	Winter hrs. in Detroit
15D	Breed of hunting dog
21D	"___ Low, Sweet Chariot"
22D	Bass voice of a string quartet
26D	Works hard for
27D	Someone might act on it
28D	Good, in Spanish
29D	Checked out before a heist
31D	Passover ritual
32D	Spread
33D	___ Times (dinner theater with jousting)
34D	Bok ___
35D	Nine Inch Nails song covered by Johnny Cash
36D	Lubricated
37D	Siblings who might be fraternal or identical
42D	Uppity types
43D	Strengthen, like a bond
45D	Extremely small amounts
46D	Steakhouse order
47D	Statuette with a pointy hat
48D	Reunion attendees
49D	Greek sandwiches
51D	Apple tablet
52D	Word derived from the Sanskrit for "jewel"
53D	Bit of fishing gear
54D	Elote unit

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