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

Our USA Today Crossword May 5, 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 5, 2026 Answers

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« May 4 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Miserly
6A	Lemon shaving
10A	Like hardcore gamers
14A	Mushroom used as a patty in some burgers
16A	Quietly make a scene?
17A	Crustacean that can have up to a 5-foot leg span
19A	Ant's legs, e.g.
20A	Chicken potpie bit
21A	Key next to the space bar
22A	Features of six-packs, but not kegs
23A	Use your nose
25A	Sweet, braided bread
28A	S.F. winter hours
31A	Green-eyed monster, idiomatically
32A	"Nothing's going to bring me down today!"
35A	Fashion icon Christian
37A	GPS calculation
38A	Canadian dollar coins
40A	"When's the homework ___?"
41A	What birdies fly over
43A	Content creators who discuss literature
45A	Sluggers' stats
47A	Huey's hairstyle in "The Boondocks," for short
48A	Hen's home
49A	Fake person
51A	Not tired?
52A	Lester Young's instrument
53A	___ Floor (common sign)
55A	Proposals
59A	Cushion for a mom-to-be
63A	"All in a day's work!"
64A	Fairy tale that inspired the film "Ella Enchanted"
65A	"I really appreciate it," in a text
66A	Results of lying in some beds?
67A	Glorify
1D	Tax pros
2D	One of many on a golf course
3D	Long, distinct stretches
4D	On the line
5D	Device used to "catch 'em all"
6D	Calm and serene
7D	Animal with antlers that can grow up to one inch per day
8D	Freudian ___
9D	Shades
10D	Regal competitor
11D	People liked it a lot!
12D	"No one else gets time with me today!"
13D	Word after "student" or "sleep"
15D	Animals commanded by Dracula
18D	Hearts or Spades, e.g.
24D	Finale
25D	"Muy ___" ("Very good")
26D	Post-Oscars celebration, often
27D	Vocal percussionists
28D	The ___ is in the pudding
29D	Spanish for "mister"
30D	Japanese drum
33D	Squishy lump
34D	Vietnamese New Year
36D	Part of R&R
39D	Guaranteed
42D	"Girl!"
44D	Brand for at-home fitness training
46D	In stitches
50D	Make a face, say
51D	"Ain't gonna happen!"
52D	Rod for cooking shawarma
54D	"VisionQuest" actress Miller
56D	Civil rights activist Baker
57D	Chuck some dice
58D	Whack
60D	Place where many people are spotted?
61D	MSNBC competitor
62D	NFL units

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