USA Today Crossword January 16 2026 Answers (1/16/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/16/26, 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	ASAP
5A	Put in a piggy bank
9A	Anti-littering ads, e.g.
13A	"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" star Rooney
14A	100% committed
15A	Rebounding sound
16A	Paranormal communication device featured in a Norman Rockwell painting
18A	Syrian ___ Republic
19A	Not remote
20A	Garam ___ (spice blend)
22A	Artery insert
23A	Not iffy
24A	___-free water bottle
27A	QVC alternative
28A	Like the name Robin for a birder
30A	"Well, that's a shame"
32A	Core exercises
35A	Got to home plate feet first, say
36A	Duo who are the longest-running headliner magicians in Las Vegas history
40A	Anagram of "pool" heard in a pool
41A	Sound system
42A	Swelling reducer
45A	Negative review
46A	Drag accessory
49A	Dreidel, for example
50A	Borscht veggies
53A	Tennis racket holds
55A	Side ___ (extra gig)
57A	Adds fuel to
58A	Ink cartridge color
60A	Marathoner's destination
62A	Koi habitat
63A	"Let's do this!"
64A	Plus-___ (some wedding dates)
65A	Prefix for "pilot" or "renewal"
66A	Bar mitzvah boy, barely
67A	Men with knighthoods
1D	Squish down
2D	Jeers
3D	Up and about
4D	Spice mix often used on mango
5D	___-mo
6D	Hertz competitor
7D	Shared widely online
8D	Breaks up
9D	Loud bell sound
10D	Game with its own dictionary
11D	___ moment (epiphany)
12D	Cry loudly
14D	Homer Simpson's dad
17D	Successfully achieve
21D	"Without further ___ . . ."
23D	Flabbergasts
25D	Low poker hand
26D	Contribute
29D	School org.
31D	Nordic capital
32D	Snooty person
33D	Summer time zone for L.A.
34D	What a pedometer tracks
36D	A little, in sheet music
37D	Animal that probably couldn't actually be ignored in a room
38D	Noteworthy period
39D	What extensions often add to hair
40D	Orchestra's place
43D	Six-pack units
44D	Improve cardiovascular endurance, say
46D	Two-piece swimsuit
47D	Word after "eye" or "can"
48D	Appraise
51D	Top-tier
52D	Past, present or future
54D	Caramel-filled chocolate candies
56D	Reverse
57D	Target of some phishing scams (Abbr.)
58D	Balancing pro?
59D	The "y" of "ttyl"
61D	Charged particle

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