USA Today Crossword May 4 2026 Answers (5/4/26)

Our USA Today Crossword May 4, 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 4, 2026 Answers

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« May 3 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Free passes at tournaments
5A	To and ___
8A	Waterway used for public transportation in Venice
13A	Beef or venison
14A	Wealthy
16A	"The Studio" actress Catherine
17A	Crunchy, spicy snack
19A	Cap
20A	Without confidence
21A	Leaves for lunch?
23A	Key often tapped with the left pinkie
24A	Snorkeling site
26A	"Pretty good, huh?"
28A	Linguistic suffix
30A	Totally tubular
32A	CT scan alternative
33A	Avocado spread, for short
35A	Price
38A	Burning bit stepped on during a firewalk
42A	"Somehow, this is our situation"
45A	Spinal cushions
46A	Tippy-top
47A	Leaky faucet sound
48A	Part of UCLA
50A	"Hey ___, It's Christmas" (RuPaul song)
52A	Keeps in the loop via email
53A	Sugary Southern drink
58A	Summarizing initials
60A	Cancel
61A	Bring joy to
63A	Absolutely furious
66A	"Come in"
68A	"I need a reason"
70A	Bacteria used in drug development
71A	BOGO event
72A	Sheer delight
73A	Ancient item
74A	At most
75A	Nine-digit IDs
1D	Some luxury cars
2D	"Mmhmm"
3D	Books to breeze through
4D	Not fresh
5D	Start of some long weekends (Abbr.)
6D	Tears
7D	Pacific or Atlantic, e.g.
8D	Coffee that may be served over ice
9D	Tuna type
10D	"A Boy ___ Goo" (1995 album)
11D	Greet the day
12D	Gate fastener
15D	Aura above an angel
18D	"Long Story Short" voice actress Nicole
22D	Cash source
25D	True statement
27D	Prepared to throw a dart
28D	"Zounds!"
29D	___ Lee (2025 Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award winner)
31D	Qatar's capital city
34D	Ride in the Tour de France
36D	Part of National Hispanic Heritage month (Abbr.)
37D	Uno, dos, ___
39D	Popular St. Patrick's Day activities
40D	Ariel's prince
41D	Gym counts
43D	Not well known
44D	Lit sign in a movie theater
49D	First U.S. city to host the Olympics
51D	Slender
53D	Contorted smile
54D	Anticipate pain
55D	Sing the praises of
56D	Has a snack
57D	Starting lineup
59D	Bottom-of-the-barrel bits
62D	"First Lady of Song" Fitzgerald
64D	"What happened next was . . ."
65D	Emoji that means "I'm listening," inaptly
67D	Nickname that drops -jah
69D	Queer dating app

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