USA Today Crossword October 1 2026 Answers (10/1/26)

Our USA Today Crossword October 1, 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 October 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 10/1/26, 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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« September 30 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Like a par-6 golf hole
5A	"Don't worry about me!"
9A	Some arena roofs
14A	Dubai dignitary
15A	Bread often served with lamb korma
16A	Decorate
17A	Art ___
18A	First chip in the pot, often
19A	Anaheim's region, for short
20A	Like some frisbees used at night
23A	"You're as charming as an ___, Mr. Grinch"
24A	Neptune's realm
25A	Female chicken
26A	D's point value in Scrabble
29A	Parts of flowers
31A	Octavia E. Butler's genre
33A	Help
34A	"___ House" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song)
36A	Number represented by birthday candles
37A	Mention as a source
38A	"Closer" industrial rock band
42A	Floppy ___
43A	Nonhuman blog commenter
44A	Genetic material
45A	Post-op area
46A	Fix, like loose shoelaces
48A	Australian marsupial
52A	Energy
53A	Vote in favor
54A	___ Sebastian ("Parks and Recreation" miniature horse)
56A	Snitch
57A	EPCOT attraction housed in a geodesic sphere
61A	Device for texting
62A	Prefix for "tune" or "play"
63A	Traverse a trail
64A	One who doesn't get the W
65A	Appealed earnestly
66A	Like this clue's number
67A	Some one-pot meals
68A	"No bid," in bridge
69A	Flat-topped landform
1D	Shelflike rock projections
2D	Folded brunch dish
3D	"Babygirl" star Kidman
4D	Get bigger
5D	Silly
6D	Stingray relatives
7D	Solemn vow
8D	Like some socks or boots
9D	Coca-Cola-owned water brand
10D	Unpleasant smell
11D	Shirley Temple or Nada Colada
12D	History textbook chapter, perhaps
13D	"Stevie Nicks' Fajita Roundup" sketch show
21D	Magazine edition
22D	Go to bat for
27D	Cleverness
28D	"___ on Melancholy" (Keats poem)
30D	Member of a brotherhood
32D	Spiny succulents
35D	Steak cut that's often boneless
37D	"Ta-ta!"
38D	Compliment to an archer
39D	"Seems that way"
40D	Where some celebrity non-apologies are typed
41D	Joint above a foot
42D	Quick swim
46D	Indy 500 drivers
47D	High-status groups
49D	Reach a destination
50D	Potato pancakes
51D	Goddess who guided Odysseus
55D	Nanos, e.g.
58D	Once more
59D	Storytelling dance
60D	"Excuse me" sound
61D	Counterpart of "thx"

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