USA Today Crossword July 1 2026 Answers (7/1/26)

Our USA Today Crossword July 1, 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 July 1, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Quiz
5A	"Calvin and Hobbes" bully
8A	Invent, like a phrase
12A	"i'm cackling"
13A	Certain term of address
14A	Prefix for "biography"
15A	Crossword enthusiast (aka you!)
18A	Lets out frustration through one's feet
19A	Org. that sets emissions standards
20A	Forensics franchise
22A	___ booth (common prom kiosk)
23A	Engine's hum
25A	Not just my
26A	Dispense onto a griddle, like batter
27A	It helps a pupil see the light?
28A	Spanish for "now"
30A	"___, Brute?"
31A	Rollaway bed
32A	Agitates
33A	Did a top-notch job
37A	Philosopher John to whom the concept "Revolt is the right of the people" is often attributed
40A	Large Australian bird
41A	___ paneer
45A	"Skip me"
46A	Very dry
47A	Tippity-top
48A	___ Dew
49A	Hit that may go out of the park
51A	Like the quariwarmi
52A	It might be out for curbside pickup
53A	Insect that evolved from vespoid wasp ancestors
54A	Daisylike flowers
56A	It might manage a company's assets
60A	___ vera
61A	Zone
62A	Swerve
63A	Steamer covers
64A	Lock lips
65A	TwoSet Violin member Chen
1D	Pot brownie compound
2D	Eavesdropping distance
3D	5-0 soccer game, e.g.
4D	Vehicles with Jarritos and tortas
5D	Great conductors
6D	Crew team blade
7D	Smoldering bits in fire pits
8D	Fried squid appetizer
9D	"Yes, monsieur!"
10D	"Fine by me"
11D	"I'm a maybe"
13D	Award for ice hockey defenseman Caroline Harvey at the 2026 Olympics
16D	"if u ask me"
17D	_uxiliary _ower _nit
21D	Some savings plans
22D	Hard hats, e.g.
24D	"Good to see you!"
27D	Post-op destination
29D	Touches on something upsetting
34D	Molds into something new
35D	Part of UAE
36D	Bath bomb that doesn't fizz, say
37D	Tire swing support
38D	Kind of illusion
39D	Ricotta-filled pastry
42D	Built up, like interest
43D	Accumulated
44D	___ Alpha
46D	Coast Starlight operator
50D	Artist Yoko
51D	Wednesday Addams' cousin
55D	Oceans
57D	Towel holder
58D	"thank u, next" singer, to fans
59D	Rugby equivalent of a touchdown

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