USA Today Crossword January 22 2026 Answers (1/22/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/22/26, 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	Type of animal studied by Jane Goodall
6A	"Dynamite" K-pop group
9A	Assumed name
14A	Place for a pin or mic
15A	Asset for a designer
16A	High-IQ group
17A	Solo
18A	1-Across, e.g.
19A	Book of maps
20A	11101, for Long Island City, for example
23A	"___ Best Friend" (2025 Sabrina Carpenter album)
24A	Texter's "Then again . . ."
25A	Predominantly western United States supermarket chain
27A	Bonks
30A	Org. founded by Billie Jean King
32A	Dorm staff
33A	Mined find
34A	Corporate shuffle, for short
36A	"At Least I'm Hot" singer Rapp
40A	Easter treat featuring a chocolate shell and a fondant filling
43A	Extraterrestrial
44A	Appears to be
45A	Cow's sound
46A	AAA service
48A	Blot
49A	Decomposes
50A	Neighbor of Greece
54A	Head of France?
56A	It might be summarized on a book jacket
57A	It won't click outside a clique
62A	Fits of anger
64A	H.S. diploma alternative
65A	Car takebacks, for short
66A	"There's no other option for me"
67A	Skating surface
68A	Part of the head
69A	Endures
70A	Pilot's announcement (Abbr.)
71A	"The Lowdown" star Hawke
1D	Applaud
2D	Angel's ring
3D	NYSE debuts
4D	Candy that may be used in a Coca-Cola volcano
5D	Skirt fold
6D	Plastic shovels and inflatable balls, e.g.
7D	This cleu has one
8D	Future plants
9D	Doctors' org.
10D	"I'll try to come up with something"
11D	Relative by marriage
12D	Yoga pose
13D	Impertinent
21D	Decrease
22D	Asset for a musician
26D	Produces produce
27D	___ Raton, Florida
28D	Like some exams or agreements
29D	Mani-___ (spa treatment)
31D	Like a rainbow
34D	Extra-long sentence
35D	"Nice thinking!"
37D	Pixar's "Finding ___"
38D	Showbiz feat
39D	They may clash during group projects
41D	Software development trial
42D	Implant firmly
47D	Nintendo console with Nunchuks
49D	Say no to
50D	Taxing month?
51D	Wooly animal similar to the guanaco
52D	Phony
53D	"The Hate U Give" author Thomas
55D	Brusque
58D	Religious faction
59D	Moonfish or sunfish
60D	Caffeine-rich nut
61D	"Pardon the Interruption" channel
63D	Ave. crossers

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