USA Today Crossword October 14 2026 Answers (10/14/26)

Our USA Today Crossword October 14, 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 14, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Surrounded by
5A	Splash through a puddle
10A	Takeoff guess, for short
13A	___ Verde National Park
14A	Schroeder's instrument
15A	Supermodel Banks
16A	Money set aside to cover emergency expenses
18A	Paper quantity
19A	Natural ability
20A	Mogadishu's country
22A	Peeved
24A	Acting like a secret agent
25A	Unwanted aquarium growth
28A	___ oven (cast-iron pot)
30A	Formerly named
31A	Salad type
33A	"Dude . . ."
34A	Flower child?
35A	"Euphoria" network
36A	SoCal NBA team
39A	Slithery swimmers
41A	"Before Gender" author Erlick
42A	Chow down on some fries
43A	Mammal that's about three times faster in water than on land
45A	Social worker?
47A	Rene who plays Frigga in the MCU
51A	Kid's parents
53A	Useful gadget for international travel
55A	Queen Mab and Tinker Bell
57A	Nonverbal assent
58A	"Sick!"
59A	Quipu user
60A	How students often line up
63A	Minor hiccup
64A	Scoville ___
65A	Done
66A	"Tall" story
67A	Donkeys
68A	Kings, queens and twins
1D	Movie theater chain
2D	It's not part of a vegetarian diet
3D	With 32-Down, "Insecure" star
4D	Showy flowers native to Mexico
5D	Spirit
6D	Hoisted
7D	Clumsy person
8D	Mario's Time Machine console, for short
9D	Star-based forecast
10D	Makeup applied with a pencil
11D	People learning the ropes
12D	In need of repair
15D	Cafeteria item that might be used as a makeshift sled
17D	"Stop kidding yourself"
21D	Speed limit letters
23D	Irish city where Guinness originated
25D	Feels sore
26D	Clothing tag
27D	Relating to the study of Earth
29D	Half of hex-
32D	See 3-Down
34D	Prepare a board game for play
37D	Timeless literary works
38D	Pride Month celebration with floats
40D	Attic's function, often
44D	Yes, in Japanese
46D	Snarl
48D	Make a concerted effort
49D	"Signed, ___, Delivered (I'm Yours)"
50D	Calls for pizza delivery, say
52D	"Hedda" star Thompson
54D	___ out (distributes)
55D	It represents the rock in rock, paper, scissors
56D	"Do You Want To Build a Snowman?" singer
61D	Rapper Lil ___ X
62D	Battery-powered key

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