USA Today Crossword October 6 2026 Answers (10/6/26)

Our USA Today Crossword October 6, 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 6, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 10/6/26, 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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#	Clue
1A	Bryce Canyon's state
5A	Aboveboard
10A	Harsh criticism
14A	Tomato type often used to make sauce
15A	"Let It Go" singer Menzel
16A	The floor, in a children's game
17A	Hearts or diamonds, e.g.
18A	Expert
19A	Prefix meaning "very"
20A	Rhyming phrase in the lesbian community describing a desire for a relationship to escalate quickly
23A	A vowel's point value in Scrabble
24A	Dog walker's accessory
25A	"That's so right!"
27A	Streaming interruptions
28A	Number that changes yearly
31A	Oregon's capital
32A	Prepares bread dough
35A	___ el hanout
36A	Doesn't move too fast
39A	"___ favor"
40A	Clay vessel for brewing
41A	Gather wool from a sheep
43A	"Woohoo!"
44A	EMT's lifesaving procedure
47A	Entertaining woman?
50A	Pong creator
52A	Brian who coined the term "ambient music"
53A	"Enough from me!"
57A	Decadent, like a cake
59A	Vegan hair care brand
60A	"The Princess Diaries" star Hathaway
61A	Long-haired toy dog from China, for short
62A	Giveaways, at the poker table
63A	"Drat!"
64A	Org.
65A	Best Comeback Athlete and Best Bowler, e.g.
66A	One of many on a dalmatian
1D	___ K. Le Guin (author of "The Left Hand of Darkness")
2D	Took the show on the road
3D	Gal pals, in Spanish
4D	Despises
5D	Ritzy ride to the prom
6D	Dutch cheese
7D	Donate
8D	Nonreactive
9D	Dance for two
10D	Winter ailment
11D	Legislation for minimum wage, e.g.
12D	North-south streets in New York City
13D	___ Rahma (host of "SubwayTakes")
21D	Express gratitude to
22D	Lip balm brand
26D	Deck with a Major and Minor Arcana
29D	"___ whiz!"
30D	Right on a compass
32D	Gold standard?
33D	Just roll with it!
34D	Hotel visit
36D	Foot coverings that fit like a glove?
37D	Place to be pampered
38D	Devoted
39D	Fake people
41D	Tibetan ethnic group
42D	___ Speedwagon
44D	Brief sleep
45D	"Right now!"
46D	Sweetest, perhaps
48D	Zip around on wheels or on ice
49D	Backs up, like a video game
51D	Bygone Russian rulers
54D	Sharp startled sound
55D	Without purpose
56D	Scottish girl
58D	Egg layer

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