USA Today Crossword January 25 2026 Answers (1/25/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 25, 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 25, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/25/26, 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	Bird in some eyecare company logos
4A	Bit of ESPN data
8A	Gov. organization that inspects meat
12A	Instagram video clip
14A	Cursor controllers
15A	Bursting at the ___
17A	Chocolatey coffee order
19A	PC key above Shift
20A	Video-sharing platform on which many painters and sculptors showcase their work
21A	Lawyer's title (Abbr.)
23A	The "seven" referenced by the film title "Se7en"
24A	Come off as
26A	Off the table, perhaps?
28A	Barbecue orders
31A	Ellipsis part
33A	Upper leg
35A	"I'll have the ___"
37A	___ Lama
39A	Their, in Spanish
41A	Debut hit for Britney Spears
44A	Sis or bro
45A	Pizzazz
46A	Bedding in a ryokan
47A	Roster of minor celebs
49A	Ooh and ___
51A	Muppet who lives with Ernie
52A	Put up
54A	"___ to self . . ."
56A	Country singer McEntire
58A	"That ship ___ sailed"
60A	"___ Potables" (category in every SNL "Celebrity Jeopardy!" sketch)
64A	Once more
66A	Footage of a family vacation, say
68A	"That's false!"
69A	Burden
70A	Heap of dirty laundry, e.g.
71A	Lose fur
72A	Frozen breakfast brand
73A	Was in charge
1D	Killer whale
2D	___ and tear
3D	Didn't hang around
4D	Like some salmon and ham
5D	___-tac-toe
6D	Need a massage, perhaps
7D	Make fun of
8D	Bring into play
9D	Martial arts teacher
10D	Match.com, for one
11D	Beyonce song with the lyric "Say a prayer for what has been"
13D	"Imagine if . . ."
16D	Grads-to-be
18D	"The Simpsons" bartender
22D	2022 World Cup host
25D	Wi-Fi device
27D	"I only lied about being a ___" ("Ocean's Eleven" quote)
28D	Some spice mixes
29D	"To repeat . . ."
30D	Sudsy soak
32D	___ Bay, Florida
34D	It may be dark or dry
36D	Not tight
38D	"Freakier Friday" star Lindsay
40D	Shipped
42D	Take it up a ___
43D	Strapless garment
48D	Poker declaration
50D	"Fingers crossed!"
53D	Sierra Nevada lake
55D	Drum kit drum
56D	Sprinted
57D	Senses of self
59D	"Hey There Delilah," e.g.
61D	Villainous
62D	River in Cairo
63D	___ off (mad)
65D	Silent "yes"
67D	Cup for coffee

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