USA Today Crossword January 17 2026 Answers (1/17/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 17, 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 17, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/17/26, 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	Big rig
5A	Good smells
11A	Green prefix
14A	The Oregon Trail animals
15A	Make a comment
16A	"The ___" (Taylor Swift song about double standards)
17A	"The Office" episode where Jan and Michael host co-workers
19A	Opposite of "post"
20A	PC key under "X"
21A	"Many ___ ago . . ."
22A	Prepares for the future
24A	Playground fixtures that go up and down
26A	Tight-fitting winter cap
27A	Place to order a Reuben
28A	Alvin and the Chipmunks, e.g.
31A	Surfer's need
32A	Ancient
34A	"Frozen" prince
36A	Word before "joke" or "bod"
37A	Insurance company with a mascot named LiMu Emu
41A	Animal on a dairy farm
42A	Destine for failure
43A	___ Antonio, Texas
44A	Like ardent fans
46A	Bird-shaped Easter treat
48A	Pieces of advice
51A	___ on (puts trust in)
53A	Not common
56A	"Grey's Anatomy" actress Pompeo
57A	Cast member
59A	Greek letter after pi
60A	Part of a shark
61A	Weekly promotion at some Mexican restaurants
64A	Sci-fi saucer
65A	Only two-digit number spelled without a "T"
66A	Surrounding glow
67A	"___ it go!"
68A	Platforms for choirs
69A	Lunch, for one
1D	Some fizzy drinks
2D	Banished
3D	Person receiving one-on-one guidance
4D	Quaint lodging
5D	Symbol in Subway and In-N-Out's logo
6D	Share on social media
7D	Muscat's country
8D	The Red Planet
9D	Origami, sculptures, etc.
10D	Former Zoom alternative
11D	Spanish turnover
12D	Period of public revelry before Lent
13D	Top March Madness slot
18D	Sent digitally, in a way
23D	Judge's expertise
25D	Messy person
26D	Extra perk
29D	Looks for books, for example
30D	Possible answer to "Who's hungry?"
33D	Bits of rain
35D	Social reputation
37D	Subject of a rom-com
38D	"There's no way to make me do it!"
39D	"Little piggy"
40D	Sports jerseys, for short
41D	Cautious
45D	Run out of battery
47D	Mini golf club
49D	One of two Big Ten schools in Indiana
50D	North African desert
52D	Go in
54D	They may be proper
55D	Faithful
57D	Unreturned serves
58D	Sheltered spot for a boat
62D	Boxer Muhammad
63D	"Stay With Me" singer Smith

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