USA Today Crossword May 26 2025 Answers (5/26/25)

Our USA Today Crossword May 26, 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 26, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 5/26/25, 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	"Fingers crossed" feeling
5A	High-pH substances
10A	Place to soak and steam
13A	"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
14A	Cropped up
15A	Geologic span
16A	"Aww, so cute!"
18A	Perfectly suited
19A	Primates without tails
20A	Traps made of spider silk
21A	Bad-mouth
23A	"__ get back to you on that"
24A	Mega Man console
25A	"Take a taste"
28A	"Sin City" actress Jessica
30A	Holier-than-___
32A	Religious faction
33A	Salt-___-pepper hair
35A	Hosp. triage areas
36A	Friend in a fight
37A	Colonel, for Harland Sanders
41A	Fuse with a blowtorch
42A	In times past
43A	___ Lanka
44A	"Look, I did it!"
45A	Currency of the Philippines
47A	Guys in Barbie's universe
50A	Valentine sender
52A	_oard of _ehavioral _ciences
54A	Threads or Hinge
56A	Ore deposit
57A	Help with a shady scheme
59A	Fencing sword with the fewest rules
60A	Cacophony
61A	Fragrant flower that attracts hummingbirds
64A	Lowest positive integer
65A	"Oh, shucks!"
66A	Cook over an open flame
67A	"You there!"
68A	Use a makeup sponge
69A	Invaders in "Mulan"
1D	Big to-do
2D	"Such is life"
3D	Veggies in mame gohan
4D	Come to a close
5D	Least decorated
6D	The "A" of UAE
7D	Tale that tugs at the heartstrings
8D	Class for some U.S. immigrants
9D	Like whole-grain mustard
10D	Beach memento
11D	Sweet treat that drips in the heat
12D	Tiny insect
13D	Tea traditionally served in a clay cup
17D	Need to repay
22D	"Both players share the victory!"
24D	Prefix meaning "one billionth"
26D	Becomes corroded
27D	Hog's home
29D	Protection for a minor cut
31D	Received a ___ welcome
34D	Hang loosely
37D	Newspaper's attention-getter
38D	Family wealth spanning many generations
39D	13-17, for a PG-13 audience
40D	Ticks off
41D	Org. for Zheng Qinwen
46D	Did as you were ordered
48D	Sloppy joe eater's need
49D	Witches' creations
51D	Post-op program
53D	"Boy With Luv" K-pop group
55D	Slippery banana part
58D	"It's ___ a pleasure"
59D	Beige shade
60D	"That was silly of me!"
62D	Hoot ___ Hoot! (kids' board game)
63D	"So disgusting!"

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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