USA Today Crossword January 23 2026 Answers (1/23/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for January 23 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword January 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/23/26, 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 Tool that tracks storms
6A Like emus who care for their chicks
10A Place with mineral baths
13A Dim sum cart allure
14A Not engaged, in a way
15A Mic check sound
16A "Avert your gaze!"
18A TikTok or Temu
19A Kept out of sight
20A VSCO uploads, for short
21A Thermometer unit
23A Class for some recent U.S. arrivals
24A ___-Ball (arcade game)
26A Kama ___ (ancient Hindu text)
27A Stairway units
30A Inc. alternative
31A Big popcorn containers
32A Reverse the effect of
34A "___ Miserables"
37A Carly ___ Jepsen
38A Curbside spot to leave a car
42A Sleeps soundly?
43A Unwilling to change
44A Organ with a "drum"
45A Send to a specialist
47A Like something that's only meh
50A Tailless primate
51A Wardrobe mishap
52A Bulbs with showy flowers
54A Papier-mache container filled with candy
57A Paste that might be classified as "two-finger"
58A ___ culpa
59A ___ four (small pastry)
60A Health tracking device worn on a finger
63A Tease
64A Trash or spam holders
65A ___ mater
66A Tree with "quaking" leaves
67A Cookie that entered the Chinese market in 1996
68A Pegs at a driving range
1D Some allergy symptoms
2D Cartoonist or calligrapher
3D Sketch absentmindedly
4D Volume-boosting gear
5D Scratchy voice
6D Delectable bite
7D "Soft Girl Era" singer Lennox
8D Give temporarily
9D A cube has 12
10D Breakout performance
11D Recyclable grocery carrier
12D Pacify
14D Studio area with large outdoor sets
17D "'___ the season . . ."
22D Microbiome site
25D Custard-filled pastry
28D Contented kitten sound
29D Contemptuous look
33D The Kalahari, for one
35D Fraction of a joule
36D Outerwear for downhill racers
38D Crunchy pods in stir-fry
39D Dominated the dance floor
40D Sous-chef's duty
41D Admired celebrity
42D Place to snorkel
46D Complete disaster
48D Clear as mud, for one
49D Direction on a gift tag
52D Trunk
53D Sprawling stories
55D Half of a golf course
56D Abbr. on a memo
57D Window part
59D Book fair org.
61D Cause surface damage to
62D Long-tailed sewer dweller

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.

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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.

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