USA Today Crossword January 6 2026 Answers (1/6/26)

Our USA Today Crossword January 6, 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 6, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 1/6/26, 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	Duck out of sight, perhaps
5A	Musical dramas that might end on a high note?
11A	Game whose name is shouted near its end
14A	Make-or-break time
15A	Get married
17A	"Keep it coming!"
18A	Form of long-distance medical care
19A	Fingerprinting supply
20A	Trapeze artists' safety equipment
21A	What an informant might wear
22A	___ of relativity
24A	An ugly one might be worn to a Christmas party
27A	Oaks-to-be
28A	Dish in many cook-offs
29A	Transported goods
30A	Event that might feature flying fish?
34A	Org. with a "Where's My Refund?" webpage
35A	Pocahontas' vessel
36A	"Succession" surname
37A	Gets rid of
40A	Set the stage for
42A	Ceremonial procedures
43A	"Here's how you do it"
44A	In need of some Shout, perhaps
47A	Calm
48A	Common diner desserts
49A	Sound-off button
50A	To and ___
52A	"No need for you to pay!"
56A	Hazy memory
57A	Reason to say "Whew!"
58A	Like light colors
59A	"The Croods" protagonist
60A	University of Oklahoma student
61A	Practically forever
1D	Type of computer monitor cable
2D	"Whatever"
3D	Unexpected winner
4D	Image representing "I" in a rebus
5D	Mammals with thick, waterproof fur
6D	Devoutness
7D	Long, narrow fish
8D	Way to go (Abbr.)
9D	"Gotcha, gotcha"
10D	Visualize
11D	Like a dark road
12D	___ Dame
13D	Look the ___ way
16D	Japanese cultural phenomenon emphasizing cuteness
20D	Something verboten
23D	Rowing machine, for short
24D	Says "Scram!" to
25D	Not narrow
26D	___ on the Shelf
27D	Tums target
28D	Rods' counterparts
30D	Sent a document via landline
31D	Positive trait in a potential partner
32D	Unofficial modification to a game
33D	Keyboard goof
35D	Mention as a source
38D	Rainbow-makers
39D	Verboten act
40D	Lose steam
41D	Verb hidden in "weekend"
43D	E or G, e.g.
44D	Cumin or cinnamon, e.g.
45D	Name of a work
46D	Famed fable writer
47D	Smoothly charismatic
49D	Not nice
51D	Unrefined metals
53D	"It's a love story, baby, just say ___"
54D	General on a Chinese restaurant menu
55D	Letter after pi
56D	___-free plastic

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