USA Today Crossword May 8 2024 Answers (5/8/24)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for May 8 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our USA Today Crossword May 8, 2024 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 8, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 5/8/24, 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 Lie adjacent to
5A Rainbow flag letters
9A Guy with an emo-inspired aesthetic
13A Not stereo
14A "You win the game"
16A Stare in astonishment
17A Do a somersault
18A Louisiana's state nut
19A Annoying insect
20A Personification of nature
23A "Moonlight" actor Mahershala
24A Had some kedjenou
25A Greet at the door
27A Items on presents that say "To:" and "From:"
32A Wyndham hotel chain
35A Messenger molecule
36A Improvised remark
38A Sealed, like a present
39A Tippy-top
41A Place to get a pixie cut
43A Vulcan mind ___ (telepathic link in "Star Trek")
44A Capital near the Great Sphinx
46A "When in ___, throw it out" (food safety motto)
48A 12/24, e.g.
49A Sign up
51A Caused to jump
53A Affirmative responses
55A "Houdini" singer ___ Lipa
56A Fast plane
58A How public statements are made
64A Bronte's Jane
66A Pageant headpiece
67A Old-timey "you"
68A Like James Earl Jones' voice
69A Sans-___ font
70A Road trip lodgings
71A "I don't have the faintest ___!"
72A Email folder
73A Whip up some boliche, say
1D Radio toggle letters
2D Cowpoke's necktie
3D Ampere or acre
4D Headwear for Zatanna or Mr. Peanut
5D Interprets speech without audio
6D Great joy
7D ___ Raton, FL
8D Bygone Russian autocrats
9D Easter ___
10D A slapstick comedian might slip on one
11D "Fire" or "matrix" gem
12D Himalayan monster
15D Key similar to Return
21D "At Last" singer James
22D What a campfire provides
26D Muslim leader
27D Apt name for an elegant person
28D Like Machu Picchu
29D Diagram with ancestors
30D Delighted
31D Towers on farms
33D ___ into (investigate)
34D Found a sum
37D Boxing match
40D The "E" of HOMES
42D Event where the Pacers and Pelicans pick players
45D ___ buco
47D "You're so right"
50D Circus structures
52D Bit of strategy
54D Pigpens
56D Knight who uses the Force
57D Really looked at
59D Tortoise's rival in a fable
60D Journalist/activist Reed
61D "This is so bad!"
62D Nevada's third-largest city
63D Piece of office furniture
65D Smog-monitoring org.

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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The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.

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