USA Today Crossword June 12 2026 Answers (6/12/26)

Our USA Today Crossword June 12, 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 June 12, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 6/12/26, 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	Beaver's creation
4A	___ mater
8A	Like some secret messages
13A	Name hidden in "believe"
15A	"I am woman, hear me ___"
16A	Enticing smell
17A	Outdoor structure with monkey bars
19A	Fees on Monopoly cards
20A	Spanish for "friend"
21A	Earliest time
23A	Key above a tilde
25A	___ v. Wade
26A	Blokes
29A	Historic section of a city
33A	Depletes energy from
35A	Night of much anticipation
36A	Slushy treats
38A	___ 500 (auto race)
39A	Place to grow your own salad ingredients
43A	401(k) alternatives
44A	Catch some Z's
45A	Apple computer
46A	Elite NFL player
49A	USB-C to USB-A connector
51A	Wordle publisher (Abbr.)
52A	Character's plot trajectory
54A	LGBTQ+ activist Carey
55A	Installment of a TV series
59A	Its first big hit was Pong
63A	October birthstones
65A	Bazooka Joe or Fruit Stripe product
67A	"Euphoria" actress Alexa
68A	McEntire who stars in "Happy's Place"
69A	Backside
70A	Makes less difficult
71A	"One more thing . . ."
72A	Back talk
1D	___ vu ("I've experienced this before" feeling)
2D	Class reunion attendee, for short
3D	Word before "Cooper" or "skirt"
4D	"We ___ Family" (Sister Sledge song)
5D	Bonfire fuel
6D	Deli condiment
7D	Knight's protective gear
8D	Professional occupation
9D	Raw metals
10D	"Pretend I'm not here"
11D	Pro trained in CPR
12D	Prosecutors, for short
14D	___ on (urged)
18D	Flipped out
22D	Silent acknowledgement
24D	___-Cola
27D	Make beloved
28D	"Bye Bye Bye" boy band
29D	Excessively
30D	Groups of lawyers
31D	Spiders' creations
32D	Harlem Renaissance novelist Larsen
34D	Broadcast
35D	French water brand
37D	Avocado pit, e.g.
40D	Telepathic letters
41D	One of three on a three-speed bike
42D	Allure
47D	Salary increases
48D	Surgery sites, for short
50D	Spuds
53D	Snake with a "king" variety
56D	Ballet bend
57D	Two-person sword fight, e.g.
58D	Flows back, like the tide
60D	Water, in Spanish
61D	Distilled spirits made with sugarcane
62D	Little troublemakers
63D	Poem of praise
64D	Samosa veggie
66D	Steamed Chinese bun

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