USA Today Crossword October 22 2026 Answers (10/22/26)

Our USA Today Crossword October 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

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« October 21 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Cover removed at a pump
7A	It'll do for the present
10A	Mother of a spotted newborn
13A	Pacific weather phenomenon
14A	Insect circling a lamp
15A	Coffee dispenser
16A	18+ people
17A	Book for a lazy afternoon
19A	Latvia's biggest city
20A	Puts away some leftovers?
22A	Shouts
23A	Polite refusal
25A	Theater scenery
26A	Light touches
28A	Edible stem with holes
33A	Yuzu or satsuma, e.g.
35A	___ Lanka
36A	State south of Lake Erie
37A	___ gobi (curry dish)
38A	"Stranger Things" actor Sean
40A	"One Day Only" event
41A	Microscope part
42A	Day, in Spanish
43A	Record labels?
45A	Opposites of pragmatists
48A	Must have
49A	Home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, for short
50A	"The Gram"
52A	Parcel of land
55A	Sport with frequent horse changes
56A	Mario ___ World
60A	"You owe me nothing now"
62A	Response to "am not"
64A	Artist Applebroog
65A	Lust and pride, for two
66A	Country singer Dolly
67A	Squishy lump
68A	Time for family reunions
69A	___ seed bun
1D	Cyclist's selection
2D	"Twice as Nice Guarantee" grocer
3D	Warm and cozy
4D	Green, herby drizzle on a taco
5D	Insect that builds hills
6D	Prepares for a selfie
7D	Constricting snakes
8D	Extra NHL periods
9D	"But of course!"
10D	One-on-one sword fight
11D	Like a spelling bee response
12D	Concludes
14D	Dots on some transit maps
18D	Footwear with an old-school vibe
21D	Feel poorly
24D	The NCAA's Buckeyes
25D	Taking to court
26D	Like hay bales in a barn
27D	Do penance
29D	Swim-bike-run race, for short
30D	Midwest hub with a Hall of Flags
31D	Prepped a skillet, perhaps
32D	Digits that help with balance
33D	Death Valley's state, for short
34D	"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" actress Sink
39D	Alana, to Este Haim, for short
44D	Doc who treats sinusitis
46D	Most recent
47D	NBC show in its 52nd season
51D	Wet bars?
52D	Support for a nest egg?
53D	Second attempt
54D	Like most Jordanians
55D	___-up energy
57D	Puri flour
58D	Section of the Clue board
59D	Vocal quality crucial to Mandarin pronunciation
61D	Compete
63D	"Addison" singer Addison

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