USA Today Crossword October 12 2026 Answers (10/12/26)

Our USA Today Crossword October 12, 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 12, 2026 Answers

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« October 11 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	"The ___ Express"
6A	"That ain't happening"
10A	Bitter beers
14A	Uttered some words
15A	Look for some hiders
16A	What nun gets you in dreidel
17A	Room often used for storage
18A	Periods of Taylor Swift's career
19A	Totally over
20A	A band's most enthusiastic supporter
23A	"Welcome" surface
26A	Beam of sunshine
27A	Madame Tussauds sculpting material
28A	On edge
30A	"So cool!"
31A	Org. that's interested in your baggage
34A	Etail rating system
35A	Org. for animal lovers
37A	Baby sheep
38A	"It's bedtime for me!"
42A	Word before "dating" or "dioxide"
43A	They make you say "pee-yew"
44A	One day ___ time
46A	Sch. hidden in "iOS update"
47A	Bird sounds
48A	Burst
49A	Places to pamper your pooches
52A	"Sheesh, no need to be so strict!"
57A	Purple superfruit
58A	Outfit for some brides
59A	A meeting to discuss why there are too many meetings, e.g.
61A	"The best ___ plans . . ."
62A	Jazz singer James
63A	Late fees
64A	First 24-hour news channel
65A	U-turn from NNW
66A	Art stand with three legs
1D	Relative of FYI
2D	Choose
3D	Place for mallgoers to park
4D	Similar
5D	Happens again
6D	Food safety words
7D	___ mortal
8D	Close by
9D	"And your point is?"
10D	Finger used for pointing
11D	Sound of something vanishing
12D	"Naked Attraction" host Richardson
13D	Viewed
21D	Be Kind to Animals Month
22D	"Pass"
23D	___-have items (things you've gotta get)
24D	Against
25D	Leader on the football field
29D	Region
30D	Mo. for Prime Big Deal Days
31D	Sierra Nevada lake
32D	"Hacks" actress Jean
33D	Dark, gaping pit
35D	Public expressions of thanks
36D	"Let's put a ___ in it"
37D	A journalist might bury one
39D	Convention that might make a movie predictable
40D	Gets really mentally stuck on something
41D	"What's new with you?"
44D	Advanced H.S. math class
45D	Froot Loops' bird mascot
47D	Profs' helpers
50D	Strike down
51D	Org. for animal lovers
53D	Pretty so-so
54D	Vegas hotel named for a type of song
55D	Downsides
56D	One might be taken in protest
60D	Fashion inits.

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