USA Today Crossword September 1 2026 Answers (9/1/26)

Our USA Today Crossword September 1, 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 September 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 9/1/26, 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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« August 31 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Young blokes
5A	Goalie's protective gear
9A	Positively reviewed, on Rotten Tomatoes
14A	"Totally awesome!"
15A	Eating plan
16A	Go ___ (ignore orders)
17A	"For here" alternative
18A	Singer Parks
19A	Super-excited
20A	Outdated, perhaps
23A	Marshmallow spread
24A	Capital city with the rainbow-colored Roggbif sculpture
25A	Highway exit
29A	London ___ (hot tea-based drink)
30A	"I'm an annoyed dog!"
32A	Basket for cooking vegetables
34A	Country home to Mole National Park
36A	Pastry that might be served with tea
37A	Insect that rubs its hind legs against its forewings to produce "songs"
40A	Sing like Michael Buble
42A	Energy fields
43A	Careful inspection
46A	2,000 pounds
47A	Cookie Monster sound effect
50A	Retain
51A	Paul McCartney's instrument
53A	Windy City hub
55A	Long-running fashion and entertainment magazine
58A	"Welcome to Waikiki!"
61A	Squandered
62A	Candy piece shaped like a fruit
63A	Big back tooth
64A	Great ___ (dog breed)
65A	"Therefore . . ."
66A	Ada Limon and Amanda Gorman
67A	The "A" of STEAM
68A	Animal on an "XING" sign
1D	Release, like steam
2D	Harlem theater
3D	Atari game with underground tunnels
4D	Show contempt
5D	They preceded smartphones
6D	Noisemakers often heard after touchdowns
7D	Places where you might spot a hero?
8D	Seats at the bar
9D	Gratis
10D	Formula One events, e.g.
11D	Easter ___
12D	Basketball Hall-of-Famer Bird
13D	She/___
21D	Crocheted blankets
22D	The "N" in N/A
26D	Spanish for "love"
27D	"Mad ___" (Christina Hendricks series)
28D	___-med
31D	Dorm leaders
33D	"Se habla ___"
34D	Place to plan a large outing with friends?
35D	"Knew it!"
37D	Feature of some horror films
38D	Paid more than, say
39D	For
40D	_alifornia _izza _itchen
41D	Food blogger Drummond
44D	"Crunched" muscles
45D	Letter between kappa and mu
47D	Counterpart of nurture
48D	One color associated with Halloween
49D	Guide
52D	Type of renewable energy
54D	Employed
56D	Crew team equipment
57D	Is in the hole
58D	Concert device
59D	Lav
60D	Soccer cheer

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