USA Today Crossword March 31 2026 Answers (3/31/26)

Our USA Today Crossword March 31, 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 31, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Like a wet noodle
5A	S-p-e-l-l-i-n-g contest
8A	Animated British pig
13A	Zion National Park state
14A	Light on a nightstand
15A	Room for H.S. filmmakers
16A	India ___ ale
17A	$$$ dispensers
18A	Comes closer
19A	"Here's a towel. Let's get these dishes done!"
22A	1-1, e.g.
23A	A successful field goal is worth three (Abbr.)
24A	UFC sport
25A	Word after "nursing" or "sports"
28A	"What in the ___ heck?"
30A	Symbols of royalty in ancient Egypt
31A	Rowing tool
32A	Agua ___ (taqueria beverage)
34A	Top-notch
35A	TikTok trend focused on movement, gratitude and self-confidence
38A	"Sadly . . ."
40A	Released
41A	Tap or swipe, say
42A	Off-roaders, for short
44A	Bring up, like a sensitive subject
48A	Luxury sports car brand
50A	Degree for many CEOs
51A	___ tai
52A	"There are more corny jokes where that came from!"
55A	Song like "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"
57A	Source of light at a campsite
58A	Ultimatum word
59A	Where soccer is played
60A	Chances
61A	Untruthful person
62A	Melt together
63A	Twelve, on a sundial
64A	Paving substances
1D	"Sulwe" author Nyong'o
2D	Like slanted type
3D	Tool that might pound in a tent stake
4D	"Close one!"
5D	Kitchen sinks, for some babies
6D	Mathematician Noether
7D	Common remedy for sore muscles
8D	Bears with black-and-white fur
9D	"Never have I ___ . . ."
10D	Series of diagrams you don't want other teams to see
11D	Golf standard
12D	Crunch targets
14D	Anchor's stretch in a relay race
20D	Separate
21D	Decision-maker at home?
26D	Dashed
27D	Not just were
29D	Flying saucers
30D	Farmland units
33D	Attractive older gentleman
34D	Voice above tenor
35D	Pumpkin patch activities
36D	Teeters
37D	Hearing-related
38D	Smartphone download
39D	Cuisine with larb and sticky rice
42D	Was sore
43D	"___ Giving Tree"
45D	Aviator Earhart
46D	Salad not actually named for a Roman ruler
47D	Many national parks visitors
49D	What "say cheese!" means
50D	___ Gras
53D	Some holiday money
54D	Paintball souvenir, perhaps
55D	Not on
56D	"Barbie" actor Simu

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