USA Today Crossword May 20 2026 Answers (5/20/26)

Our USA Today Crossword May 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

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« May 19 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Maple tree output
4A	Bed in a nurse's office
7A	"Hamnet" actor Paul
13A	Divide with a comb
15A	Egg donor's donations
16A	Loosen, like ice skates
17A	Singing character in "My Little Pony"
18A	Feminine pronoun
19A	Makerspace users
20A	"A League of Their Own" team
23A	Protests during an anthem
24A	"Here's the thing . . ."
25A	"Swan Lake" skirt
27A	Contacts on Discord
28A	Trash talk
31A	"The ___ Radio Hour" (NPR program named for an insect)
34A	Ashley Padilla's show, for short
36A	Use Google, say
38A	"What's the big ___?"
39A	Common flooring wood
41A	Like some nails and lashes
42A	"Soda geyser" candy
45A	Image with a much-debated pronunciation
47A	Travel Southwest?
48A	Educated guess, briefly
49A	N95 respirator, e.g.
51A	"luv u!"
53A	Inapt rhyme of "cheers"
55A	Majestic
58A	Social media-famous ball club from Georgia
63A	Skipped the big wedding
64A	Tubular pasta
65A	Official document certifier
66A	"Moana" instrument, for short
67A	Like some contraception
68A	Those born in 2012, in 2026
69A	Where lying is encouraged
70A	Go by boat
1D	"Does it ___ joy?"
2D	"Mufasa: The Lion King" voice actor Pierre
3D	Number next to a dollar sign
4D	Party leaders?
5D	Finished
6D	Late
7D	Places to appreciate things of the past?
8D	All together
9D	Pizza unit
10D	Bishop's building
11D	Feel sore
12D	Word sometimes confused with "fewer"
14D	"I really showed you!"
21D	Virus with an annual vaccine
22D	Pea's place
26D	Game with a Reverse card
29D	"Gross!"
30D	Feminine pronoun
31D	Mr. ___ (mostly silent Pokemon)
32D	Dedicated poems
33D	REI purchase
35D	Livestream issue
37D	Espresso + ice cream treats
40D	"Kid Tested. Parent Approved." cereal
43D	First acts at concerts
44D	Expensive, informally
46D	Looked for food
50D	Gain alternative
52D	Warrior Princess of '90s TV
53D	Olympic snowboarding powerhouse
54D	Garden center purchase
56D	2024 Palme d'Or winner
57D	Island veranda
58D	Shipped
59D	Sunburn treatment
60D	Cast a ballot
61D	Little 500 vehicle
62D	Spot for a kitchen garden

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