USA Today Crossword May 16 2026 Answers (5/16/26)

Our USA Today Crossword May 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

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« May 15 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Fashionable
5A	Ube is a purple one
8A	Theme park where 11 country pavilions can be visited
13A	Most populous Hawaiian island
14A	Cup alternative, at an ice cream shop
15A	San Antonio landmark
16A	Exam with a Logical Reasoning section
17A	Mom's sister
18A	Like Greek yogurt
19A	Object of romantic affection
22A	Many a st. crosser in Manhattan
23A	Sound of awe
24A	Hearty round of applause
28A	Fame and acclaim
30A	Grumpy mood
31A	Day of the week for voting (Abbr.)
32A	City home to the Fontana di Trevi
33A	Assist a weightlifter
34A	Stealthy summons
35A	Super-quickly
38A	Mani-___
40A	Heap
41A	On the ___ (fleeing)
42A	Rock type in Minecraft
43A	"___ be fun!"
44A	Olympic gold medalist Lee
47A	Much of the Great Plains
49A	"For sure"
50A	Cleaning cloth
51A	One of many on a gallery wall
54A	Many fountain drinks
57A	Quick haircut
58A	Subj. with macro and micro branches
59A	___ Parade (June celebration)
60A	2016 collection of praise poems by Sharon Olds
61A	Part of a bed frame
62A	Bottomless pit
63A	Dubious, in slang
64A	"___ of the d'Urbervilles"
1D	Pet accessory
2D	Hosts, like guests
3D	"Beats me!"
4D	Adorbs
5D	What's chased in "The Substance"
6D	Actress Hathaway
7D	Musician's tempo keeper
8D	Really bothers
9D	"Dear Evan Hansen" actor Ben
10D	Chickpea container, often
11D	"!?!"
12D	Many a gift from Santa
14D	Pachelbel's "___ in D"
20D	Des Moines resident
21D	Paperless Post or Partiful notice
25D	"I can't believe my eyes!"
26D	Kick out
27D	Not gross?
29D	Prefix for "presence" or "science"
30D	"___ the tea" ("Tell me everything")
33D	Spiky high heels
34D	Road map
36D	Related to vision
37D	Superficial writing
38D	Sabrina Carpenter's genre
39D	Mess up
43D	25th wedding anniversary flowers
44D	Appears to be
45D	Cookies also known as Caramel deLites
46D	Realtors, e.g.
48D	Some kids' distractions
49D	Uses a paper towel on
52D	Language mutually intelligible with Hindi
53D	Chill out
54D	Five-star hotel amenity
55D	Sphere
56D	Home improvement initials

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