USA Today Crossword October 18 2025 Answers (10/18/25)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for October 18 2025 to help you finish it up!
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Our USA Today Crossword October 18, 2025 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 18, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 10/18/25, 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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# Clue
1A Sewer rodents
5A Buddy's boss, in "Elf"
10A Included on an email
14A Missing, for short
15A Playful stunt
16A "Orange Is the New Black" actor Petty
17A Humorous "threat" of retaliation
19A FaceTime tablet
20A "Oppenheimer" genre
21A Full of sass
23A Ctrl-___-Del
24A Leave alone
27A Schlepped
30A Butt
32A "___ favor"
33A It means "bread" in Vietnamese
34A Anthem heard at the BC Place
37A Not wild
38A State school southeast of Columbus
42A Lowest-quality
43A ___ together (haphazardly assemble)
44A Privileged groups
46A Aunt, in Spanish
47A Nickname that drops "iel"
50A Maggie or Lisa, to Bart, for example
51A "Atlas" star Liu
54A Kingdom
56A Latest rumors, casually
59A Railroad terminal
60A ___ vu
62A Port that transmits a signal from a PS5 to a TV
64A Working hard
65A Lucifer
66A Opposite of WNW
67A Another name for cornhole
68A Workplace benefit
69A Color of La Tomatina Festival debris
1D Place to eat oysters
2D "It's been ___" ("I've missed you")
3D Corolla maker
4D Little mistake
5D It might hang around in the kitchen?
6D "Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
7D Utmost degree
8D Owner's document
9D Purple berry
10D Part of a prom tuxedo rental, often
11D "Heard you loud and clear"
12D "I'm in my boundaries ___"
13D Accomplished
18D Deep-fryer need
22D School-supporting org.
25D The "T" in a G&T cocktail
26D "Well done!"
28D Award for which Ayo Edebiri has received four nominations
29D Go from 1% to 0%, say
31D Hen's spot at night
33D Top-grossing film of 2023
35D Most adorable
36D Money that needs to be repaid
38D Carries a balance
39D Hindu festival of colors
40D "Riverdance" number
41D Iconic "Air Jordan" move
45D "Not again . . ." sound
47D Double-___ (person you might not want to share an appetizer with)
48D Awaken feelings in
49D Made after taxes
52D Reddit admins
53D Diagram with HI and MA
55D Furry pal
57D Overnight ___
58D Location
60D Smidge
61D GPS stat
63D Something to row, row, row your boat with

The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.

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The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.

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