USA Today Crossword July 16 2026 Answers (7/16/26)

Our USA Today Crossword July 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Prom night ride
5A	___ electricity
11A	Take more than your share of
14A	"Milk's Favorite Cookie"
15A	Beach hut
16A	Hawaiian for "fire"
17A	That's fishy!
19A	Metal in bronze, often
20A	Short musical projects, for short
21A	Say grace, say
22A	Some ballet wear
24A	Corned beef sandwich with Russian dressing
26A	Stop
27A	Tegan's twin
28A	Field covering
31A	Healing item in many a video game
32A	"Meet the Parents" star Polo
34A	Matter being discussed
36A	_andom _umber _enerator
37A	That's phishy!
40A	___/her (pronoun pair)
43A	Frisbees, essentially
44A	Southwest art haven
47A	Bleep out
49A	And so on and so forth (Abbr.)
51A	Ergo
53A	Instrument with pipes and stops
54A	Feel bitter about
56A	Idled
58A	Bratty person
60A	Hosp. scan
61A	___ straits
62A	That's Phish-y!
65A	Stops
66A	Show such as "Witch Hat Atelier" or "One Piece"
67A	Tiny ___ Concerts (NPR show)
68A	Bug repellent ingredient
69A	Recorded on VHS
70A	Notices
1D	They didn't get the win
2D	"Once more for emphasis . . ."
3D	Bar of music
4D	"That sucks"
5D	Shows contempt
6D	"There you have it!"
7D	Second-highest international scorer in soccer Wambach
8D	Mathematician and Fields Medal winner Terence
9D	Still competing
10D	Tricolor feline that is almost always female
11D	It might be caused by wearing a helmet
12D	"Them's fighting words!"
13D	Root used in samgye-tang
18D	Midwestern interjection
23D	Figure out
25D	___naked Ladies (rock band)
29D	___ Spunkmeyer (baked goods distribution company)
30D	Sweet, in an Italian pastry shop
31D	Photograph, for short
33D	"Finished!"
35D	Quiet "Over here!"
38D	Word before "bubble" or "mattress"
39D	Gymnastics cushions
40D	Reprimanded
41D	Scout Finch or Mulan, e.g.
42D	Them's fighting words!
45D	"No way!!!"
46D	Lighting up?
48D	Least risky
50D	Bragged
52D	Reeks
55D	GPS fig.
57D	"Darn it!"
58D	Use scissors, say
59D	It might make someone entitled, say
63D	Ni ___ Menos (grassroots feminist movement)
64D	NFL gains

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