USA Today Crossword March 5 2026 Answers (3/5/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for March 5 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword March 5, 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 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 3/5/26, 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 "I'm fed up with this" sound
5A Part of a truck
8A Hemmed (but didn't haw)
13A Lamp denizen
14A Unwell
15A Once more than once
16A "A rolling stone gathers no moss," e.g.
17A Ruckus
18A Just kept talking and talking
19A Convenience offered by Capital One or Truist
22A Form opener?
23A Place to be pampered
24A Guacamole or tartar sauce
25A ___-mo (replay effect)
28A "TIT FOR TAT" singer McRae
30A Option on some multiple-choice questionnaires
32A Parroted
33A Knife brand used by some crafters
35A It's unlikely to be cleaned by a picky eater
36A Audrey Hepburn's "My Fair Lady" co-star
39A Shop
41A "Ratched" star Paulson
42A Tartan garment
43A Dear, in French
45A Wowed
49A It goes "clink" in a drink
50A Genome makeup
51A "Kinda"
53A Flightless bird that lays green eggs
54A Nuisance
58A Actor Hanks
60A King, in French
61A Embankment
62A Offense, so to speak
63A Rolled piece of gaming gear
64A Sticks one's nose where it doesn't belong
65A ___ with (strung along)
66A Surgery sites, for short
67A Auction exclamation
1D Town known for its red rocks
2D "Soon"
3D Model Hadid
4D Stilettos, etc.
5D Common panini bread
6D "Bridge of Spies" actor Alan
7D Like Marilyn Monroe
8D Prepare to streak
9D "Moulin Rouge!" star McGregor
10D Board game in which one action is Lay Eggs
11D Green prefix
12D Lair
13D Full range
20D Historical period
21D Cocktail made with creme de cassis and white wine
26D The "l" of "lmk"
27D Praiseful poem
29D Put forth, like effort
31D Game played with a basketball
32D Oahu greeting
34D Logger's tool
35D Awareness ad
36D Participate in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, say
37D Uncommon finds
38D Like Nicola Coughlan
39D Enjoy Whistler, say
40D ___ Tacs
43D "The Situation Room" channel
44D Bob or braids
46D Biker gang leader on "Veronica Mars"
47D Hosted
48D Fists, to boxers
50D Had a fine meal
52D Assists
55D Assistant
56D "The Maltese Falcon" genre
57D "Fiddling" emperor
58D Chicago winter hrs.
59D "Well, what have we here!"

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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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