USA Today Crossword September 8 2025 Answers (9/8/25)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for September 8 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword September 8, 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 8, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 9/8/25, 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 They might grade exams for profs
4A Outlaw
7A Make cookies
11A Ginger ___
12A "Common People" band
13A Exists
14A "___ be an honor!"
15A Slip-up
16A Actor's representative
17A *Proverbial spot for a canary
19A Celebratory online initialism
20A Resonate meaningfully
21A Savor a compliment
25A Flash of inspiration
26A *Pac-Man or Donkey Kong
28A Cards' city
30A Zone
31A Navigation tech
32A Type of parrot
35A Docs' degrees
36A "Tin Cup" star Rene
38A ___ carte
39A Off-Broadway award
41A Georgia airport code
42A *Ben Stiller, e.g.
45A Disney World transport
49A Budget accommodations
50A Display in a shoebox, perhaps
52A Country that will host the 2028 Olympics . . . and a collective description of the letter pair abbreviations in the starred clues' answers
54A Knee or elbow
57A Sign between Pisces and Taurus
58A Caribou relative
59A Rods that connect wheels
60A Small criticisms
61A Cube with 21 pips
62A Stir-frying pans
63A "L.A. Law" actor Susan
64A Merlot, e.g.
1D Martial art with slow movements
2D "Curiously strong" mint
3D Tranquil
4D Disposable phone
5D Skin-soothing gel
6D "All Things Considered" network
7D VIP
8D Wide st.
9D "Jeopardy!" host Jennings
10D Ballpark fig.
12D Like some fears or instincts
13D Barista's designs
15D Angsty music genre
18D ___ apso (dog breed)
19D Disappear gradually
21D Corn servings
22D Clothing labels
23D Softball officials
24D Currency in the Philippines
27D "___ Kelly" (2002 film set in a military academy)
29D "Value" of an unsolicited opinion
32D Speed-of-sound word
33D Saag ___ (spinach-and-potato dish)
34D Video recorders, for short
35D Lead singer's prop
37D Prefix similar to "uber"
40D Island near Java
41D Comes up
43D Apple Music precursor
44D Weird thing
46D Like many scary movies
47D 2001 title role for Audrey Tautou
48D Like the singers on a Fox singing competition show
51D Extra NFL periods
53D Great Lake near Niagara Falls
54D Skull part
55D Palindromic kitchen brand
56D Variety

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.

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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.

One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.

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