USA Today Crossword May 14 2026 Answers (5/14/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for May 14 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword May 14, 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 14, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 5/14/26, 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 No longer in style
6A Not that exciting
10A Interlocking gear tooth
13A Felt it after a century ride
14A "Same with me!"
15A www.gatech.___
16A Lingerie item shaped like its starting letter
17A Like double IPAs
18A Half of cuatro
19A Litter box users
21A Prevent, like a crisis
23A Lacking backup singers
24A "Doubt: A Parable" star Ryan
25A Like a gracious winner or loser
26A Buzzing male in a colony
28A Soothing ointment
29A 60-69, for a sexagenarian
31A Lightest noble gas
33A "Hey! Over here!"
37A Concert swag
39A Opposite of WNW
40A Slush Puppie alternative
41A "Do ___ others . . ."
42A Hazards on a golf course
45A Fish often labeled as "Chilean"
48A Points in the right direction
49A Psychic skill in "Wednesday" (Abbr.)
50A Leisurely gait
52A Period in a curling match
53A Ibiza, por ejemplo
54A Use Netflix, say
58A Australian Open surfaces
63A Mystical glow
64A Developer of Asteroids
65A Sheer delight
66A Flower with three upright petals
67A Society for brainy folks
68A "___ queen!" (drag show cheer)
69A Silent greetings
1D Botanical garden trails
2D Sound from Sneezy
3D Light touch that might precede a whisper
4D Smoke detector, e.g.
5D Leg up
6D Pirate's plunder
7D Swimmers' units
8D Synth hookup
9D "Howdy, everybody!"
10D Formally hands over
11D Foul stenches
12D Like howling winds
14D Self-serving promotion
20D Prop for Willy Wonka
22D Battery depletion in an idle electric car
25D Video chat device, for short
27D "I get it now"
28D Good, in Spanish
29D Cause to chuckle
30D Hereditary units
32D "The Pitt" actor Briones
34D Look over quickly
35D Mo. with a sapphire birthstone
36D Julia's "Ocean's Eleven" role
38D Elote discard
43D Bridal boutique purchases
44D Shade
46D Keys on the piano?
47D Mediocre
51D Far from tardy
55D French currency
56D Like climates with little rainfall
57D Sunday morning service
58D Meat often glazed with pineapple
59D Enjoyed some char siu, say
60D Competed in a 10k
61D Derms, orthos, etc.
62D Hojicha or sencha

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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.

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