USA Today Crossword October 15 2026 Answers (10/15/26)

Our USA Today Crossword October 15, 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 15, 2026 Answers

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« October 14 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Tortilla chip dip
6A	Phisher's scheme
10A	Many a braces wearer, agewise
14A	UFO passenger
15A	Part of the Los Angeles Angels logo
16A	Gumbo ingredient
17A	Supervillain's ultimate goal, sometimes
20A	Make airtight
21A	Hinge, e.g.
22A	Order of business?
23A	Six-point plays (Abbr.)
24A	Supports a fund drive
25A	Wows
29A	"Enough ___!"
30A	Holiday also known as the Feast of Lots
31A	"Yes, absolutely!"
32A	Workout unit
35A	Came to an abrupt halt
38A	Flight board stats
39A	Civil wrong
40A	Event with affectionate zingers
42A	Where the rubber meets the road?
43A	Small clothing size
44A	Cruise ship rooms
47A	Agency sometimes opposed to the IMF, in "Mission: Impossible" films
48A	"Thanks a ___!" ("I owe you!")
49A	Word before "plexus" and "power"
50A	Pink cocktail, for short
52A	Annual celebration of newly unrestricted works
58A	"Darn it!"
59A	___ over (examine closely)
60A	Act overly dramatic
61A	Bill dispensers
62A	___ control (regulation of housing costs)
63A	Keep for longer, like a library book
1D	Lumberjill's tools
2D	Soothing gel
3D	Pre-euro Italian money
4D	Vend
5D	"Fire ___ Rain"
6D	Hits the outlets
7D	Sleep under the stars
8D	Actor Mahershala
9D	Painting featuring a legendary smile
10D	Hauled
11D	___ by (barely making do)
12D	Eat away at
13D	Grandmas
18D	Corny joke tellers, sometimes
19D	Like some fine wines
23D	Office sub
24D	___ the town red
25D	Church recess
26D	Mixed-breed dog
27D	Baseball nickname hidden in "Olivia Rodrigo"
28D	Whizzes
29D	Save to the cloud, say
31D	Megastars
32D	Barrel of laughs
33D	Inbox arrival
34D	Basil-based sauce
36D	George Orwell's alma mater
37D	More like a heartthrob
41D	Vietnamese New Year
42D	iPhone voice
43D	Leaning Tower locale
44D	Woo
45D	Carole King's "Tapestry," for one
46D	Loses tread, like tires
47D	"Full House" dog with a celestial name
49D	Pet rescue org.
50D	Ear pieces?
51D	"My treat!"
53D	EMT's specialty
54D	Buck's mate
55D	Slip into
56D	Lunched, say
57D	Evergreen that sounds like you?

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