USA Today Crossword May 1 2026 Answers (5/1/26)

Our USA Today Crossword May 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 May 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 5/1/26, 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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« April 30 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	One of the Three Bears
5A	Desert in Mongolia
9A	Cook, like shumai
14A	Desertlike
15A	Like the year of every U.S. Senate election
16A	Barter
17A	Descriptor for a 5x5 crossword
18A	___ bar (serve drinks)
19A	"Appalachian Spring" composer Copland
20A	Classic pairing in a hearty breakfast
23A	"Just a moment . . ."
24A	"Snow White" character known for blushing
28A	Like a three-hanky movie
29A	Bells and whistles
32A	Barista's workplace
33A	___ force
34A	World capital on the Red River
35A	Saucy, tangy chicken appetizer
39A	Airport annoyance
40A	Obsessive fans
41A	Brooklyn basketball team
42A	"Rumor is . . ."
44A	Gooey lunchbox staple
47A	Last Supper attendee
49A	Long overnight flight
51A	Round objects in yo-yos and skateboard wheels
54A	Vibes
57A	Whine
58A	One of many on a leopard
59A	Animal with a defensive spray
60A	To the left, on a map with south-up orientation
61A	Prop for Mr. Peanut
62A	Obeys
63A	Card just higher than a deuce
64A	Dog-powered transport
1D	Cuban dances
2D	Cynthia's "Wicked" co-star
3D	Chopped finely, like garlic
4D	Spanish 101 farewell
5D	"Time to face reality!"
6D	Pizzeria fixture
7D	Contort
8D	Behind on the bills
9D	Male deer
10D	Props (or abodes) alongside Oscar the Grouch
11D	Word before "piercing" or "splitting"
12D	Hubbub
13D	X-___ (superhero team)
21D	Not too far away
22D	State of matter
25D	Vampire's tooth
26D	Some sci-fi spaceships
27D	Floral accessory
30D	" . . . and you know the rest"
31D	Reduce, ___, recycle
33D	Musical ensemble with tubas and trombones
34D	Impede
35D	Smoke detector's noise
36D	The "A" of SATB
37D	"when will u be here?"
38D	Written guarantee to a purchaser
39D	Double-helix molecule
42D	Not well
43D	___ hair (cyclist's alliterative problem)
44D	Long-distance buddy
45D	Of an earlier era
46D	Wasn't serious
48D	Items on a chore list
50D	Gear for ultimate teams
52D	Wild hog
53D	Simplicity
54D	Volcanic emission
55D	Four-stringed instrument, for short
56D	Regret

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