USA Today Crossword September 23 2026 Answers (9/23/26)

Our USA Today Crossword September 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 September 23, 2026 Answers

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« September 22 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Stops vacillating
5A	Doesn't feel 100%
9A	Meal that might include fries and a drink
14A	Hostess treat with a swirl
15A	Cashless transaction
16A	Cleaned one's plate
17A	Topmost sphere of a snowman
18A	Iconic Trader Joe's bag
19A	___ and repeat
20A	"Pass"
23A	Toronto Tempo guard Nurse
24A	Words exchanged at the altar
25A	Braying animal
26A	"___ better to have loved and lost . . ."
28A	What never pauses to reflect?
33A	College, to an Aussie
34A	Target of a Biore strip
35A	"You look amazing!"
38A	Chocolate confections
40A	People doing some sampling
42A	Warning from a boxer
43A	Rival Ken actor Liu
44A	Big ___ (huge favor)
45A	Group that might post with "#squadgoals"
48A	L.A. Times article?
49A	4x4, for one
51A	Lois Griffin ___ Pewterschmidt
52A	Superlative suffix
54A	"Sounds like we settled the matter!"
61A	Porto-Novo's country
62A	Smog, e.g.
63A	Not doing anything
64A	Fred's neckwear on "Scooby-Doo"
65A	Makes an oopsy
66A	Neck part under a mullet
67A	Simple tops
68A	ASAP, in the ER
69A	"Greatly appreciated," in a text
1D	"Didn't expect to see you here!"
2D	Andrea Gibson work
3D	"Grateful for any support you can provide"
4D	"Me too!"
5D	Italian wine region
6D	"Victory is mine!"
7D	Woven piecrust
8D	Swimwear brand that sponsors Ahalya Lettenberger
9D	Give a darn
10D	"Sex Education" protagonist
11D	Time off that might help prevent burnout
12D	Vehicles for students or roadies
13D	Columns with views
21D	Frog-to-be
22D	Apt name for a con man
26D	Rubber duckies' settings
27D	Involved with
29D	Atom with a charge
30D	Some Ditch Day participants (Abbr.)
31D	Doesn't bother to ask
32D	Something to build on
36D	"Ish"
37D	Judgy sounds
39D	"I'm freezing!"
40D	No-win situation
41D	Reddit Q&A
43D	"Love Lies Bleeding" star Kristen
46D	Author ___ M. Martin
47D	Gels
49D	Brave appearance?
50D	This and also this
53D	Stretch of work
55D	Hermanos de la madre
56D	Aardvark's snack
57D	Podcaster Klein
58D	Observe the Sabbath
59D	Yodeler's range?
60D	Abound

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