USA Today Crossword March 9 2026 Answers (3/9/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for March 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword March 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 3/9/26, 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 Improvise on stage
6A Chaotic brawl
11A Diagram for commuters
14A Brazilian sandwich with roasted beef and gooey mozzarella
15A Parts of molecules
16A "Rocks" in a drink
17A *"This makes total sense now"
19A Small quibble
20A Letter before upsilon
21A Spare room user
22A Color of goji berries
23A Email button
24A Unofficial drawings by devotees
27A "Billions" network, for short
29A *Tangy, savory pastry
32A Genre often featuring time travel
34A Smoothie berry
35A Language similar to Thai
36A Board game with an Explorers & Pirates expansion
37A "Later, gator"
38A Snack served with tea
40A Smartphone download
41A Mini-golf stick
43A Sweeping tales
44A *Investments with inherent physical worth
48A The "A" of IPA
49A Gay dating 40-Across
50A Dugout equipment
52A Haggis grain
53A Silly
55A Winged worker
58A Dreadful
59A Stereotypical peacekeeper in a family, and a literal feature of the starred clues' answers
62A Enjoyed some onigiri, say
63A Best possible
64A Four-legged polo player
65A Braying animal
66A Gently throw
67A Four-door car
1D Just slightly
2D Info that may be mined or leaked
3D Hawaiian celebration
4D Not online, for short
5D Protrusion
6D Got by
7D Flight board stats
8D Experienced public humiliation
9D Ostrich relative
10D "Psychic" power (Abbr.)
11D Baby lotion ingredient
12D Hypnotic music genre
13D Furry family member
18D Venus Williams, to Olympia
22D Sociable rodent
23D Couch
25D "One thing ___ time!"
26D Hoot or toot
27D People getting the blame
28D Lineups of top tunes
30D "We'll see"
31D A frog has 18 of them
32D Sign of a past injury
33D Like the god Inti
37D Greyhound trips
39D Form 1040 pros
42D Trippy drug
45D Ignited
46D Sport for young sluggers
47D Rational
51D Lab workers
54D Confidentiality docs
55D Dove or hawk
56D Disney queen who freezes things
57D Utopian garden
58D Lamb's sound
59D Sch. near Harvard
60D Rite answer?
61D Tool for tilling soil

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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