USA Today Crossword May 8 2026 Answers (5/8/26)

Our USA Today Crossword May 8, 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 8, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 5/8/26, 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 7 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Cantankerous
6A	"___ Like Me" (sung song by Maleficent in "Descendants")
10A	Government org. that inspects meat
14A	Black bird in a Poe poem
15A	Prefix meaning "one billionth"
16A	More than desire
17A	Sushi bar eel
18A	Extended family group
19A	Rustic sleeping spots on road trips
20A	Something found in many a cat owner's house
23A	Archaic "your"
24A	Helper in the classroom
25A	Genetic molecule
26A	Bird's beak
28A	Nickname for a Scottish terrier
31A	Mavericks or Bulls
33A	Barbecue remnants
36A	McKellen who played Gandalf
37A	Words said after returning from vacation, perhaps
40A	"The Big Apple"
41A	Understand
42A	Many supporting characters in "The Sound of Music"
43A	Stared angrily
45A	Browser destination
47A	Yearbook-signing tool
48A	___ de gallo
50A	Grabbed a bite
53A	Place to store valuables inside some bank vaults
57A	Green stone
58A	Coup d'___
59A	Leader's position
60A	Comedian Mo
61A	"High Voltage" band
62A	The end of time, maybe?
63A	State of disorder
64A	Have a snack
65A	Common music-related "Jeopardy!" category
1D	Earth's outermost layer
2D	Creamy salad dressing
3D	Egg-producing organ
4D	Nintendo competitor
5D	Bad mood
6D	Rolled dish often topped with queso fresco
7D	"You make a ___ point"
8D	Nonsensical
9D	"To make a ___ story short . . ."
10D	Labor groups
11D	Body ___ (physical experience)
12D	Fender ding
13D	Commercials
21D	The "C" of UCLA, for short
22D	Roll call response
26D	Something to check at the airport
27D	Comic actress Coca
28D	Spider's creation
29D	Dog food brand
30D	Opposite of WSW
31D	"byeee," in a text
32D	Wild adventures
34D	Ave. crossers
35D	Chalk-drawn sidewalk game
37D	Gerund ending
38D	Chicago airport code
39D	Tint
44D	Sends to someone else
46D	iPhone platform
48D	Retail chain that removed the cat and dog from its logo in 2020
49D	Apple tablets
50D	Higher than
51D	Printer product
52D	Background actor
53D	"Ditto!"
54D	College official
55D	"In that case . . ."
56D	Lint collector
57D	Fruity toast topping

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