USA Today Crossword March 1 2026 Answers (3/1/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for March 1 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword March 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 March 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 3/1/26, 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 Cherry part that might be tied with a tongue
5A Water-filled ditch around a castle
9A Back half of a vinyl
14A "The Summer I Turned Pretty" actress Tung
15A Gumbo veggie
16A 2:1, for one
17A Jane Goodall studied them
18A Lyft alternative
19A Highest mountain range outside of Asia
20A Super-quickly
23A Indigenous Peoples' Day mo.
24A "Come See Me in ___ Good Light"
25A Super-stuck
29A Boggy
31A Cloudy area?
32A 2025 event for StubHub, for short
33A Piece of pizza
34A Youngest Bronte sister
36A Against
37A Fueling up on pasta, rice, etc. before a big race
40A Formal deal
42A Pillow annoyance
43A Indiana NFL team
46A ___-free plastic
47A Word after "kiss" or "shaky"
48A Money in Spanish
49A The 12 in "12 Angry Men"
51A Prince, to a king
52A Ross' 51-Across on "Friends"
53A Smooth area around a golf hole
57A After, in French
60A "I am ___ ! I am aghast!" ("Les Miz" lyric)
61A Otherwise
62A Billboard offering
63A That's bull!
64A IKEA bed frame bit
65A Roman garments
66A They're sometimes dramatic
67A Small baking amts.
1D Some ski races
2D Current
3D Vehicle for fighting climate change
4D Face covering at the Capulet ball
5D Sassy
6D "Alright, see ya!"
7D Hercules' half-brother
8D Waterproof cover
9D Ultrasmart
10D "Ho ho ho!" speaker
11D "___ be my pleasure"
12D "Roll for initiative" item
13D Lip balm brand
21D Bygone anesthetic
22D Thumbs-upped
26D "Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh" song
27D Like the name Josh for a jester
28D "Who? Little old me?!"
30D Sing "do-ya da-ba doo"
31D Break sharply
34D Grad
35D Eating syllable
36D Unidentified, for short
38D Play at max volume
39D Gingerbread house glue
40D Sticky sammie
41D Quechua word for "Lord"
44D Maple syrup source
45D Some Elizabeth Barrett Browning poems
47D Pizza edges
48D Pooches, in slang
50D "Rigoletto," e.g.
51D Pig sound
54D "Toodles!"
55D Dr. Frankenstein's assistant
56D Take some "me" time
57D One of two in "Les Miz"
58D Soup made with rice noodles
59D Cleaning cloth

The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.

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The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.

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