USA Today Crossword September 30 2025 Answers (9/30/25)

Our USA Today Crossword September 30, 2025 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 30, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 9/30/25, 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	"It didn't even ___ to me!" ("Mind blown")
6A	Letters before QIA+
10A	Like some expensive cheese
14A	"The Studio" actor Catherine
15A	Burn-soothing gel
16A	The "N" of N.K. Jemisin
17A	Herd immunity or streetlights, e.g.
19A	"Been there, done ___"
20A	Texting format letters
21A	Attitude
22A	Word before "call" or "talker"
23A	Arms and legs
24A	Like this crossword puzzle
25A	Rid of grime
28A	Suddenly changed direction
29A	Lip moisturizer
30A	Shoes with a kitten variety
32A	Nonverbal action loaded with meaning
39A	Summer camp boat
40A	Shot also known as a long take
41A	"The attachment was missing. Can you ___ it?"
44A	Way more yummy
47A	The Beatles' "Michelle" or "Something"
48A	Support financially
49A	NFL six-pointers
50A	Optional extra
51A	Website where you can bid on out-of-print board games
52A	Plant-based ___
53A	Proof of puppy parenthood, perhaps
59A	Go hard on the praise
60A	Boo-boo
61A	Stopped snoozing
62A	They're real lifesavers!
63A	Bills featuring Hamilton
64A	Danger
1D	"My bad!"
2D	"New Meg. Old ___" (punny "Meg 2: The Trench" tagline)
3D	Taxis
4D	Web address
5D	Trail mix bit
6D	Fails to keep up
7D	Non-matte finish
8D	Heckler's word
9D	"___ Lasso" (Apple TV+ show)
10D	Moose feature
11D	"You don't have to ___, but you can't stay here"
12D	Cleared a blackboard
13D	Out of style
18D	What content creators use to record vids
22D	Game with knights
23D	Young sheep
24D	Prefix for "commuting"
25D	"Survivor" channel
26D	Place down
27D	"A Nightmare on ___ Street"
28D	Beets, turnips, carrots, etc.
31D	___-friendly
33D	Pacific or Atlantic
34D	Finish a flight
35D	Little kid
36D	Apartment
37D	Clarinet insert
38D	Makes a mistake
41D	Element co-discovered by Marie Curie
42D	Firstborn
43D	Slow-moving mammals
45D	Berry in some smoothies
46D	Airport luggage handler
47D	Achievement indicator
48D	"Start!"
53D	Speck
54D	The "O" in IOU
55D	Mother of a 23-Down
56D	Neither's partner
57D	Compete like Lindsey Vonn
58D	Snakelike fish

The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.

The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

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