USA Today Crossword January 30 2026 Answers (1/30/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 30, 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 30, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/30/26, 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	"___ your age!"
4A	Skewer
10A	Number of members in BLACKPINK
14A	Unit of chocolate
15A	Nerve cell
16A	"___ of Green Gables"
17A	Pen for pigs
18A	Popular vote winner on some reality shows
20A	"Why ___ you saying anything?"
22A	Home to Grand Central Terminal, for short
23A	Tree symbolizing strength
24A	Confidently claims
26A	Salad grabbers
28A	Octavia E. Butler's genre
29A	Established lore in a video game, e.g.
32A	Juice company whose name drops "egranate"
33A	At a discounted price
36A	CBS forensics franchise
39A	'70s icon who starred in "Charlie's Angels"
42A	"u might wanna know . . ."
43A	Nap, in Spanish
44A	Object's function
46A	Applauds
48A	Overhauled
50A	Indian currency
53A	Fun doohickeys
55A	Gloomy genre
56A	Pie ___ mode
59A	Agree, in corporate-speak
60A	Business model associated with Zara and H&M
63A	Browser subwindow
66A	Extras on "The Pitt"
67A	"Raw" or "burnt" color
68A	"Rocks" in a glass
69A	Have at stake
70A	Graduation cap embellishment
71A	Wolf pup's home
1D	Parts of your core
2D	Pet that meows
3D	"Despite my best efforts . . ."
4D	Of worse quality
5D	Intended
6D	Some fourth-down plays
7D	Barking sound
8D	Mortgage, e.g.
9D	"I want to be her" feeling
10D	Distant
11D	Hot dog topping that might be chopped
12D	Remove an identifier from
13D	Smells horrible
19D	Prefix meaning "eight"
21D	NWSL official, for short
24D	Egyptian snake
25D	Show contempt
27D	In the past
29D	Spots with shots
30D	"Oh noes!"
31D	Small terrarium resident
34D	"Apollo 13" org.
35D	Mail out
37D	Useful card for a Princetonian
38D	Ice cream sandwich brand
40D	Waakye grain
41D	One who votes in a conclave
45D	Newspaper workers (Abbr.)
47D	Loose-___ paper
49D	Bit of ikura
50D	Send to another doctor
51D	Savory flavor in roasted tomatoes
52D	Social media updates
53D	Weightlifting progress
54D	Without anyone else
57D	Like a "cellar dweller" in a sports league
58D	Drag queen O'Hara
61D	"I disapprove!"
62D	"___ a 10 but . . ."
64D	Softball star
65D	"Black Doves" actor Whishaw

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