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

Our USA Today Crossword October 26, 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 26, 2026 Answers

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« October 25 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Comedy with an absurd plot
6A	Like a hoarse voice
11A	Ones in graduation pics
14A	Art form that popularized the term "diva"
15A	Sneezy's sound
16A	Grain in Scottish bannocks
17A	Place for backup fuel
19A	K-12 school org.
20A	Blab a secret
21A	Clog-clearing chemical
22A	"She's doing ___ best"
23A	Tax return pro
25A	Like some music in minor keys
28A	One of eight on an octagon
29A	Feeling slighted
31A	Sticky substance
32A	Item checked by a bouncer
34A	Cookies with 90 ridges
36A	Unfair treatment
38A	Used up time to protect a lead
42A	Texas city on the Rio Grande
43A	Great Lake north of Ohio
44A	"Spring forward" letters
47A	Language in "Deafula"
48A	iPhone platform
51A	Hollandaise sauce ingredient
52A	Set of moral principles
54A	Yogurt utensils
56A	Protested loudly
60A	"Mom" actress Faris
61A	State with a beehive on its flag
62A	Stock profits
66A	"Gross!"
67A	___-sci major
68A	Country east of Cyprus
69A	"___ Miserables"
70A	Pros with AED training
71A	One is booked on a plane
1D	In favor of
2D	Primate with a Y-5 molar pattern
3D	Interstate stopping place
4D	Indigenous Canadian group
5D	Nobles above viscounts
6D	"Barbie" actress Issa
7D	Play a role
8D	Oil-bearing rock
9D	Horseback fun for a kid
10D	Oxen connector
11D	Oscar winner for "Two Women"
12D	Like "Gladiator" but not "Titanic"
13D	Looked impolitely
18D	"Day in the life" video, e.g.
23D	Comedian Margaret
24D	Sound of feline bliss
26D	Mere ___
27D	Gravy holders
28D	Weighing device
30D	Voice or muscle quality
33D	Mo. ending with a ball drop
35D	Comfort during a hard time
37D	Question to an unknown caller
39D	FedEx rival
40D	Things vapes may replace, for short
41D	Beer barrel
44D	Throw off track
45D	Position on an issue
46D	Uses the old gray matter
49D	"Pink in Bio" nail polish brand
50D	Karaoke selections
53D	"What more can ___?"
55D	Signs off on
57D	Knockoff version
58D	Part of a molecule
59D	Seasoning for pao cai
63D	Livid feeling
64D	"Hedda" director DaCosta
65D	Started a chair yoga session

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