USA Today Crossword January 28 2026 Answers (1/28/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 28, 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 28, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/28/26, 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	"I couldn't care ___!"
5A	Places to soak
9A	Constricting snake
12A	Settings for roasts?
14A	Resting on
15A	The "F" in FOMO
16A	Enter a password, say
17A	Mom's mom
18A	$120 per session, e.g.
19A	Top honor for a standout soccer team
22A	Broad street (Abbr.)
23A	Card game entirely based on luck
24A	"Bro!"
26A	Lab procedure
28A	Red envelope contents
31A	Subjects of fan clubs
33A	Cubes in a Coke
35A	Trailing the pack
37A	___-advised
38A	White neckband worn by a priest
42A	Me, in French
43A	Islamic etiquette
44A	Unrefined metal
45A	Answered an evite
47A	"Hey, look over here!"
49A	Turkey ___ (Thanksgiving Day race)
53A	Incredible bargain
54A	"Eww, gross!"
56A	Grammy winner Yoko
57A	Slugger who bats fourth
62A	Feeling after a challenging kick set
64A	Result of a pat on the back?
65A	Place for a hip bag
66A	"Gotta bounce!"
67A	Grooved part of a coin
68A	Concave belly button
69A	Quiet a growling belly
70A	___ off (miffed)
71A	Places for hot-air balloons
1D	"I Can Haz Cheezburger?" feline
2D	Develop over time
3D	Seamless transitions
4D	Hoity-toity person
5D	Sacred Hindu text
6D	State with a beehive on its flag
7D	Femur or fibula
8D	___ /neuter program
9D	Softening aid for facial hair
10D	Bit of horse food
11D	"My feet ___ killing me!"
13D	Powder beneath skis
15D	Total impostor
20D	Passcode alternative
21D	Person approving final drafts
25D	"Yellowjackets" star Purnell
27D	Reason for overtime
29D	Thick slices
30D	"2001: A Space Odyssey" antagonist
32D	Camera type (Abbr.)
34D	Bed mentioned in many lullabies
36D	Single-malt liquor
38D	That's the price you pay!
39D	Online customer support option
40D	Headwear for a sailor
41D	"___ me ask you this . . ."
42D	___ Claus (Christmas figure)
46D	Diet high in meats
48D	Nursed a cocktail
50D	Spiral-shaped pasta
51D	Infant's bodysuit
52D	Dense, multilayered cakes
55D	Fuzzy brown fruits
58D	Help with a heist
59D	Bralette color option
60D	Sudden impulse
61D	Home for pet fish
62D	Blackjack card
63D	Org. in many espionage films

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