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

Our USA Today Crossword May 26, 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 26, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 5/26/26, 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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« May 25 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Pie portion
6A	Ballpoints, e.g.
10A	Bloke
14A	Supplementary feature
15A	Skin-soothing gel
16A	Barbie doll creator Handler
17A	Like a puppy or calf
18A	"Seriously?!"
19A	Pop quartet whose music inspired "Mamma Mia!"
20A	Viral routines such as "Renegade" and "Chicken Banana," for example
23A	Pressed sandwiches
26A	Taunt
27A	Copied genetically
28A	Udder part
31A	WNBA scoreboard stat (Abbr.)
32A	Like legs after leg day
33A	Allow
35A	Some "swipe right" results, perhaps
40A	Girl Scout units
41A	Penne ___ vodka
43A	Golf course standard
46A	"Split" hair parts
47A	Alter ego of Bruce Wayne
49A	Lovely scent
51A	Person who specializes in latte art
52A	Sci-fi travel devices
56A	Performs like Missy Elliott
57A	Plundered treasure
58A	Twangy-sounding
62A	Tip jar bills, often
63A	Sauce that may include chocolate
64A	"Euphoria" actor Demie
65A	___ a soul
66A	Relaxation spots
67A	Get some shut-eye
1D	Pick up the tab
2D	Words at the altar
3D	University website ending
4D	Asia or South America
5D	Word after "search" or "tank"
6D	Covenants
7D	Red Muppet who is perpetually 3 1/2 years old
8D	Cozy area
9D	Transmit
10D	Origami bird
11D	Wheel cover
12D	"Ideally . . ."
13D	Stages of the moon
21D	Child
22D	"A Light in the ___" (Shel Silverstein book)
23D	Mac alternatives
24D	Tons
25D	Sushi seaweed
28D	Seasonal workers, often
29D	Historical periods
30D	Tsp. or oz.
33D	Give a nudge to
34D	"We're done here"
36D	"In the ___ House" (Carmen Maria Machado memoir)
37D	Really long time
38D	Shade trees
39D	Wooden strip
42D	Santa ___ winds
43D	Regular customer
44D	"Into You" singer Grande
45D	One-piece garment
47D	Abolish
48D	Concert venues
50D	2024 song with the lyric "And I'm too perfect 'til I open my big mouth / I want to be me, is that not allowed?"
51D	Little nibbles
53D	Charitable contributions
54D	Hen house
55D	"___! Soy Dora"
59D	"All the Light We Cannot ___" (Anthony Doerr novel)
60D	Woodcutter's tool
61D	Once around a track

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