USA Today Crossword June 17 2026 Answers (6/17/26)

Our USA Today Crossword June 17, 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 17, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Walgreens rival
4A	Site you might use while playing Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
8A	"If we're being generous . . ."
14A	"Lid"
15A	Explorer in kids' TV
16A	Moon feature
17A	Tony winner Stroker
18A	Country bordered by Yemen
19A	Tell on someone
20A	"___ out, buns out"
22A	They might be scrambled or fried
24A	Home to the Colosseum
25A	"Oprah With ___ and Harry"
27A	Tale with a moral
29A	Unsubscribes, perhaps
31A	Used a bike
35A	Pry
38A	Pendulum paths
39A	Seller of BILLY bookcases
40A	Sulks in a dramatic way
41A	"Science Guy" Bill
42A	Poetry slam sounds
43A	Helper (Abbr.)
44A	Smell
45A	"The Prince of ___"
46A	Legend
47A	Nerds Gummy ___ (crunchy, juicy morsel)
49A	Senior
51A	Radiologists read them
55A	It might prompt the line "A likely story," in a courtroom movie
58A	Batters' stats
60A	"The Astronaut" star Kate
61A	Job application attachment
63A	___ Major (bear constellation)
65A	Yoga accessory
66A	Common kitchen type in a tiny home
67A	Political takeover
68A	2028 Olympics host
69A	"Otherwise . . ."
70A	Spot that you may skin
71A	Big ___ (NCAA conference)
1D	Deep fissure
2D	___ menu
3D	Jellyfish injury
4D	Wedding words
5D	"The ___" (Charli XCX mockumentary)
6D	Pull along
7D	Good deal
8D	Play a role
9D	Hiking path
10D	Castle gate-crashing weapon
11D	Singer James
12D	Work a merch table, say
13D	Charlotte's ex-husband on "Sex and the City"
21D	Engage in some idle conversation
23D	Some UFOs
26D	Smartphone programs
28D	Some off-camera content, for short
30D	"Happy Gilmore 2" star Adam
32D	"I'm not ___" ("Help")
33D	"The Idol" star Lily-Rose
34D	Wind tile type, in mahjong
35D	Flood with emails
36D	Digging for dirt, maybe
37D	Boot from office
42D	Appear to be
44D	Condition in "Every Last Word"
48D	Kleenex product
50D	Some electric scooters
52D	Full spectrum
53D	Wipe clear
54D	Horned character played by Tim Curry
55D	Jason's ship
56D	"Girl dad" Shakespearean king
57D	Belle ___ (Detroit River park)
59D	Remove the wrinkles from
62D	Seeing ___ dog
64D	Gorilla, e.g.

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