USA Today Crossword January 20 2026 Answers (1/20/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/20/26, 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!

Looking for answers to another USA Today Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of USA Today Crossword Answers.

« January 19 2026 Answers January 21 2026 Answers »

#	Clue
1A	Charmin and Cottonelle products, for short
4A	"The ___ Dubek Show"
7A	Has on
12A	Jumped
14A	Accessibility law (Abbr.)
15A	___ up (provokes)
16A	Marine apex predators
17A	Rolled-up grass
18A	Honey alternative
19A	John C. Reilly Disney movie set inside an arcade
22A	Foot bottom
23A	Hibernation site
24A	Marisha Pessl, for the novel "Darkly"
28A	Mario Kart contests
30A	Particularly, in a text
31A	___ Attack Jurassic World (card game)
32A	"The L Word" actor Grier
33A	Crew team equipment
35A	Enjoy some gum
36A	College-level competition with opening statements
39A	High-five sound
42A	Tab hoarder's collection
43A	Cry loudly
45A	Female lobster
46A	Feathery accessory
47A	Houses, in Spanish
49A	Pouch spun by a spider
51A	Campfire residue
53A	Jazz singer Jones
55A	Alfresco cooking space
58A	Having less color
59A	___ Lanka
60A	"Not today, ___!"
61A	Want badly
62A	"hahaha"
63A	Decorative feather
64A	Throat ailment
65A	Nocturnal bird
66A	Pounds (Abbr.)
1D	Feeling in a haunted house, perhaps
2D	Daytona driver's warmup
3D	Program for aspiring astronauts
4D	Ctrl+V command
5D	Bedazzle
6D	"Look what I did!"
7D	Conclude
8D	Number of nights for Hanukkah
9D	In the style of
10D	Accelerate sharply
11D	Direction opposite NNW
12D	Highs' counterparts
13D	"I expected more from you"
20D	Passports, e.g.
21D	Yogurt-based drink
25D	"Come again?"
26D	"You and I go from ___ kiss to getting married"
27D	Line of seats
29D	The "it" of "It's not a phase," perhaps
30D	Makes a mistake
33D	Gumbo vegetable
34D	Coca-Cola Company city, for short
35D	"Phew!"
37D	"The Big Bang Theory" star Kaley
38D	Cute ___ button
39D	___/her pronouns
40D	Displays made with toy bricks
41D	Having sharp corners
44D	Place for a flock of rubber ducks
46D	Celeb's image problem, e.g.
47D	WNBA's Sky, on scoreboards
48D	Cooks in a bamboo basket
50D	"The Office" star Carell
51D	Projectile for Katniss Everdeen
52D	Talent
54D	___ Boleyn ("Six" queen)
56D	Norway's capital
57D	Small seasoning amt.
58D	Mac competitors

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.

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.

If you’ve enjoyed this crossword, consider playing one of the other popular crosswords we cover, including: New York Times Crossword (and Mini), Daily Themed Crossword (and Mini), LA Times Crossword, and WSJ Crossword.