USA Today Crossword May 16 2025 Answers (5/16/25)

Our USA Today Crossword May 16, 2025 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 16, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 5/16/25, 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	Positive trait
6A	Actor's accessory
10A	Lifesaving procedure taught to the beat of "Staying Alive"
13A	Abu ___
14A	Icicle sites
16A	"To be" conjugation
17A	Baseball strategy involving two runners
19A	eBay action
20A	Doc who may diagnose a deviated septum
21A	Sometime down the line
22A	Mosque leader
24A	Skittish woodland creatures
26A	Lays down the lawn
27A	Painting on a wall
29A	Texter's expression of affection
31A	Texter's "When will you be here?"
33A	Org. seeking life beyond Earth
34A	Eatery that serves oysters
37A	Voted into office
39A	Bell's Two Hearted, e.g.
40A	Marvel character known for breaking the fourth wall
43A	Texter's "Don't worry about it"
44A	Discount retail event
45A	Celeb gossip site
48A	Loses charge
50A	Lowers, like lights
52A	Barely sufficient
54A	Sweet, carbonated drinks
56A	Explosive sound
58A	Zone
59A	"What exactly do you mean by 'typical'?"
62A	One might have a crackling wick
65A	Homophone of 24-across
66A	___ out a living
67A	Ring-shaped islands
68A	Better Than ___ (rock band)
69A	Gluttony or greed
70A	Most recent
71A	HP alternative
72A	Explosive material
1D	Used the + sign
2D	Glowed
3D	Lightly fry
4D	Flow's counterpart
5D	Cash register drawer
6D	Basil-based sauce
7D	Like the video game Animal Crossing
8D	Cross a boundary
9D	Round veggie
10D	Musical with Sally Bowles and the Emcee
11D	Marmoset or ape, e.g.
12D	___ Light, Green Light (children's game)
15D	Slender
18D	Book to enjoy on a plane
23D	Coupe with a powerful engine
25D	Poke fun at
28D	Storage bin topper
30D	Scottish boys
32D	Burn-healing gel source
34D	Cheese wheel parts that can be edible
35D	H.S. course that may involve dissection
36D	Walked in water
38D	Forever and a day
41D	Cover story
42D	Insisted
46D	"___ regards" (signoff)
47D	Enter on the sly
49D	Horseback rider's gear
51D	"Achoo" action
53D	Natural aptitude
55D	Unloads, in a way
57D	Knot on a trunk
60D	Multi-day party
61D	Mouth-related
62D	Chickpea container
63D	Had lunch
64D	Immediately

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