USA Today Crossword October 2 2026 Answers (10/2/26)

Our USA Today Crossword October 2, 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 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 10/2/26, 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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« October 1 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Narrative shape
4A	Religious subgroup
8A	Pals who might wear matching necklaces
12A	"The Golden Girls" actress Arthur
13A	Alabama city in civil rights history
14A	Hoedown seat, maybe
15A	Influencer group challenging aging stereotypes
18A	Governor's office staffer
19A	Earn after taxes
20A	Present day? (Abbr.)
22A	NYC mayor often seen volunteering
25A	___-AFTRA
27A	"hey wya?"
28A	Eco-conscious org.
29A	Home for many birds
31A	Threw out
33A	Futomaki wrapper
35A	Nile valley native
37A	Chappell Roan hit about "a special place / where boys and girls can all be queens"
41A	Tidy up
42A	"Stranger Things" character who disappears after a pool party
45A	Talks back
48A	Bath set item
51A	Promise-to-pay note
52A	Sportage maker
53A	'60s psychedelic
55A	___ Field (Chicago ballpark)
57A	Opera highlight
59A	Bit of graduation garb
61A	"Finding Nemo" habitat
62A	"Burnin' for You" band
67A	"Heard!"
68A	Call for help?
69A	It's taken in protest
70A	Out of cash
71A	Vietnamese Lunar New Year
72A	Leader of the Norse Aesir
1D	Crunch targets
2D	Camping retailer
3D	Seafood appetizer
4D	Beyond calm
5D	North Pole helper
6D	"Be real"
7D	They might be e-filed
8D	Cuisine in KC or K-Town
9D	Fake
10D	"___ . . . on the side of my face" ("Clue" meme)
11D	Tranquil
13D	SUV alternative
16D	YouTube upload, for short
17D	Unchanging
21D	Blue
22D	"It's Raining ___"
23D	Each
24D	"False!"
26D	Intention
30D	Sources of earworms
32D	Awards season slight
34D	Cozy lodging spots
36D	At this point
38D	Lowermost boat part
39D	You might need one to get into a speakeasy
40D	The ACLU created the first recorded large-scale one
43D	Tiny eggs on a sushi roll
44D	Purchase
45D	Sublime genre
46D	Site where you can rent a whole house
47D	Seafarer
49D	Really captivate
50D	Stardew Valley fishing spot
54D	Part of a week
56D	Sticky-footed lizard
58D	Prefix with "fill" or "save"
60D	"Hey . . . hey, you!"
63D	Shriek that rhymes with "shriek"
64D	Digit visible in sandals
65D	Luau souvenir
66D	Bowling pin count

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