USA Today Crossword January 27 2026 Answers (1/27/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 27, 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 27, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/27/26, 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	Greek poet whose home island is the source of the word "lesbian"
7A	Postgrad creative writing degree
10A	Did a 5k
13A	More greasy
14A	"I'm in my villain ___!"
15A	"A ___ of Two Cities"
16A	"Sounds like a you problem!"
18A	Bris or baptism
19A	Sneaky
20A	Frozen water
21A	Asked, like a question
22A	Cuba, por ejemplo
25A	Two times the radius
27A	"That's ___ news"
29A	Obtained
30A	Animator's frame
32A	Help in reaching the top shelf
37A	Enclosure for pet birds
38A	Early relationship phase when everything is blissful
40A	Basics
41A	Paranormal intuition
42A	So-so
43A	Chuckle syllable
44A	Place for a hot stone massage
45A	Road part that's reserved for rescue services
49A	Child
52A	Mistake
53A	Cast a ballot
56A	Time sheet units, for short
58A	Letters, packages, etc.
59A	"We have to face the facts!"
61A	"August slipped away ___ a moment in time"
62A	Enjoyed a 63-Across
63A	Boomerang-shaped fruit
64A	Boxing ruling, for short
65A	Allah, to Muslims
66A	Sarcastic and mocking
1D	Steinway & ___
2D	Dip similar to mayo
3D	Sneaky plans
4D	Code for accessing an ATM
5D	Chuckle syllable
6D	Folklore creature similar to a goblin
7D	"Thanks," in French
8D	Athlete who's not contract-bound
9D	Small batteries
10D	Make a huge scene
11D	Secret identities
12D	Require
15D	Moderate gait for a horse
17D	Help out
21D	House cat, e.g.
23D	Runs with long strides
24D	Supporter
26D	Transforms, like some sci-fi creatures
28D	Empowered ___ (character who is the agent of her own rescue)
31D	News story intro
32D	Fake
33D	"Honestly . . ."
34D	Trademarked Taco Bell offering with a portmanteau name
35D	"Is it absolutely necessary?"
36D	Expose online
37D	Sound made by old wood floors
39D	Particularly, in a text
43D	That girl
46D	Caramel-filled candy
47D	"Gotcha"
48D	UFO pilots
50D	"The rumor is . . ."
51D	Enjoyed some iced tea
52D	Give off
54D	Recedes
55D	Head of some college departments
57D	"That performance was iconic!" in ballroom culture
59D	Browser delay
60D	Vaccine molecule

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