USA Today Crossword January 13 2026 Answers (1/13/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 13, 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 13, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/13/26, 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	Like a house cat, but not a tiger
5A	Mini cactus holder
8A	They're elected in conclaves
13A	Aleppo's country
14A	Australia's tallest native bird
15A	Opposite of obtuse
16A	"None for me"
17A	Pizza ___ (meme based around an NYC rodent)
18A	Far from wordy
19A	British English expression meaning "And there it is!"
22A	Rowing tool
23A	"I'm onto you now!"
24A	Name that sounds like a hearty dish
26A	Liquid mishap
30A	Big brass instrument
34A	___ mismo (Spanish for "right now")
36A	Sign in a TV studio
38A	"For ___ a Jolly Good Fellow"
39A	"Surprisingly . . ."
42A	Donkey
43A	Get ready to be knighted
44A	___ paint (medium used at a graffiti art workshop)
45A	Waffle House alternative
47A	Dog collar attachment
49A	Wok, for example
50A	Make a choice
52A	___ Speedwagon
54A	Predetermined break on a travel itinerary
61A	Genre of music with accordions
63A	Like some humor and wine
64A	"The First Wives Club" star Keaton
65A	Zodiac ram
66A	Back in time
67A	Word before "voice" or "child"
68A	Milky espresso drink
69A	Japanese currency
70A	Omelet ingredients
1D	Mistake like "mistaek"
2D	United ___ Emirates
3D	Gateway Arch state
4D	GPA-inflating class
5D	Country whose official languages are Spanish, Quechua and Aymara
6D	Actor Epps
7D	Ballet garment
8D	Quilting square
9D	Spotted cat
10D	Unadulterated
11D	Aliens (Abbr.)
12D	"Didn't I tell ya?"
13D	Bro or sis, e.g.
20D	Surgeons' workplaces, for short
21D	"I swear!"
24D	"Keep it down!"
25D	Body's midsection
27D	Sat for a photo
28D	Narrow waterway
29D	Boxer McCarter
31D	Communications officer on "Star Trek"
32D	Started
33D	Like a used fire pit
34D	Berry in some purple desserts
35D	Just peachy
37D	Hospital workers (Abbr.)
40D	Join forces
41D	Like the other team
46D	Feature of pita bread
48D	Test for some prospective M.A. students
51D	Life stage
53D	Actor Redmayne
54D	Narrow cut
55D	Crucial time
56D	Strong desire
57D	French city with a big cat on its flag
58D	Pungent kick
59D	Some binary digits
60D	For each
61D	Buddy
62D	Pop singer Rita

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