USA Today Crossword October 23 2026 Answers (10/23/26)

Our USA Today Crossword October 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

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« October 22 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Chitchat
4A	Doc with an otoscope
7A	Scandalous ending?
11A	"You & I" singer Rita
12A	"___ rue the day!"
15A	Spoken
16A	Place for sardines
17A	Think highly of
19A	Recycling centers?
20A	Annual pilgrimage to Mecca
22A	It's the absolute worst
24A	Small, plumlike fruit
25A	Half of a huge cost?
26A	Note between fa and la
27A	Roll of cash
29A	"That's well within our abilities!"
34A	Jigsaw puzzle part
36A	"The Tell-Tale Heart" author
37A	Fundraising event, maybe
38A	Does more than just tear up
39A	Word after "top" or "perfect"
40A	Unserious
41A	October birthstone
42A	Place to go in London?
43A	Cozy hotel amenities
44A	Place to begin a mountain ascent
46A	Dwindle
47A	A driving need for some people
48A	Abbr. in many company names
50A	Research sites
54A	Feature activated by holding down a computer key
58A	The "grand slam" of showbiz awards, for short
59A	Not looking good
60A	Cute little crawler
62A	Imitate
63A	Fairy tale monster
64A	Goes through someone's stuff
65A	"C'est la ___!"
66A	"Come on!"
67A	Drink served by the Mad Hatter
68A	Info at JFK or LAX
1D	They wear black clothing and heavy eyeliner
2D	Popular font
3D	Instrument in a bluegrass band
4D	Hurricane's calm spot
5D	"I don't mean to insult anyone . . ."
6D	Private teacher
7D	Fowl language?
8D	Diva's performance
9D	Sharp taste
10D	Instead
13D	Moses' plea to Pharaoh
14D	Half of a huge cost?
18D	En ___
21D	Groundbreaking writer and activist who cofounded GLAAD
23D	Part of a seating assignment
28D	They help beat the heat (Abbr.)
30D	Real long time
31D	Candle holder?
32D	Pub offerings
33D	Vote against
34D	Smurf with a red hat
35D	"As ___ saying . . ."
38D	Float up and down
39D	"The Odyssey" star Holland
40D	Task
42D	Light show components
43D	Bureaucratic obstacle
45D	Train segment
49D	Fortuneteller's deck
51D	Tequila plant
52D	Toy that shouts commands at players
53D	Trusty mount
54D	In awe
55D	Hankering
56D	Grow weary
57D	"How do aliens organize a party? They planet," e.g.
61D	Airport safety org.

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