USA Today Crossword July 14 2026 Answers (7/14/26)

Our USA Today Crossword July 14, 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 14, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	What phoenixes are born from
6A	Places for paper or plastic
13A	Trivial mistake
15A	Like a basketball game without any passing
17A	Overpromising and underdelivering
19A	Nickname for pop star Swift
20A	Give a bad review to
21A	Wedding words
22A	Bathroom, to a Brit
23A	Latin for "therefore"
25A	The first people to use saunas
27A	"___ again later" (Magic 8 Ball answer)
28A	Gaming term for a hit that deals extra damage
30A	Horror subgenre
32A	Small candle in a jack-o'-lantern
34A	Sign up
38A	Boxing legend Muhammad
39A	Boy king of ancient Egypt
40A	"Thanks for coming to my ___ talk"
41A	Crowd
42A	"Amen to that!"
44A	Cartoon set in the 31st century
46A	Surge
48A	Guru
49A	Primary medium for audiobooks, once
51A	Extend a lease
53A	Little dent
55A	French for "me"
56A	"F9" director Justin
57A	Faintly lit
59A	Prefix meaning "new"
60A	Trope where a hostile relationship becomes romantic
64A	Femurs and fibulae, e.g.
65A	Steal
66A	Ol' what's-his-name
67A	Shopping ___
1D	Lessen in intensity
2D	Part that relies on star power?
3D	Highly sought-after achievement
4D	SNAP payment system
5D	Bathtub bar
6D	Triumphed
7D	Apply holy oil to
8D	Transcription with just lyrics and melody
9D	El Pollo ___
10D	Resident of Fangorn Forest
11D	Works like a dog
12D	"Succession" actress Sarah
14D	Friend of Queen Elsa
16D	Ambient musician Brian
18D	Chess piece that moves in an L-shape
24D	What blotting paper removes
26D	"___ a chance!"
27D	Knee part (Abbr.)
29D	Industry leader
31D	Pakistani river
32D	Mai ___
33D	Dude you're close with but not dating
35D	Disney theme park designer
36D	"How brazen!"
37D	"More will be shared soon"
40D	Piece of formal wear
43D	Certain sib
44D	"You must be ___ at parties"
45D	"Gnarly!"
47D	Expensive camera parts
49D	Alternatives to cups
50D	"Andor" star Luna
52D	Droop
54D	"Look for yourself!"
55D	Spice Girl ___ B
56D	"The ___ does not concern himself with the opinion of sheep"
58D	Mineral hardness scale
61D	Business deg.
62D	General ___'s chicken
63D	Bigwig

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