USA Today Crossword September 3 2026 Answers (9/3/26)

Our USA Today Crossword September 3, 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 3, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 9/3/26, 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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« September 2 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	"Mini" convenience store
5A	Trade practice jabs
9A	Make small talk
13A	Shower thought
14A	Language in Tehzeeb Hafi poems
15A	"___ Carter" (2005 sports film)
16A	Phone setting that minimizes distractions
18A	Like some energy bars
19A	Day after Thu.
20A	Male turkey
21A	Rage
22A	Old-timey photo tone
24A	Encourage
27A	Violent Greek god
29A	Email button
30A	It famously has no "I"
31A	Take five
32A	Small lie
34A	"That ___ has sailed"
36A	Language with fingerspelling
37A	Like someone who swears they do?
40A	Three-part race, casually
42A	Tie to a dock
43A	Coleman Hawkins' instrument
44A	The "L" of "LOTR"
46A	Gets off the fence
48A	Video game figures with limited dialogue (Abbr.)
51A	Phone protector
52A	Arizona city named for a landform
53A	Bolillo sandwich
55A	Data in year-end "wrap-ups"
57A	Zodiac sign with the shortest name
59A	Calligraphy, e.g.
60A	Video gaming pioneer
61A	Poser who might be kept on their toes?
64A	Some bridal accessories
65A	Greek god of love
66A	Earnest request
67A	Swirl of water
68A	Declare untrue
69A	Collections of items
1D	Ticks off
2D	Finds charming
3D	Part of a cookbook
4D	Letter after sigma
5D	Japan's national sport
6D	Suggestion provided to improv actors
7D	Mix in
8D	"You'll ___ the day!"
9D	Mountain lion
10D	Begrudgingly scroll through someone's blog, say
11D	"Exit the ___" (Priya Parmar novel)
12D	"Love ___ neighbor"
15D	MSNBC alternative
17D	Large sports venue
21D	Lets in
23D	Deets
25D	Some all-inclusive destinations
26D	Island east of Kauai
28D	Gateway Arch city, for short
33D	Blossoms
35D	"The ___ of the Opera"
37D	Emergency treatment
38D	Sulk
39D	Convention center event, perhaps
40D	"Waterfalls" trio
41D	Insulted in a devastating way
45D	"Miss you ___ / Sincerely, Me" ("Dear Evan Hansen" lyric)
47D	Bar with swinging doors
49D	Cat's ___ (string game)
50D	Place for a block party
54D	Collection of maps
56D	"___ the season . . ."
58D	Online market for crafts
60D	"___ Maria"
61D	Made a meal for
62D	Unrefined metal
63D	Photo ___

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