Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 26, 2025
If you find yourself stuck on a clue in the USA Today Crossword puzzle for October 26, 2025, our helpful hints will guide you through the grid. The USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests players’ vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. Available in both print and digital formats, it is enjoyed by people of all ages.
The clues range from easy to challenging, requiring critical thinking abilities to solve. Playing the USA Today Crossword is a great way to pass the time and challenge yourself mentally.
### USA Today Crossword Hints – October 26, 2025
Below are hints for all the crossword clues featured in the USA Today Crossword on 10/26/25. The clues are listed with their corresponding grid positions. You can click or tap on a clue to access its dedicated page for more detailed information, including definitions.
If you want to maintain some challenge, you can reveal hints letter by letter rather than the full solution immediately.
**Across**
1A. Give off ? ? ? ?
5A. Puzzles for lab mice ? ? ? ? ?
10A. Mojo Jojo from “The Powerpuff Girls,” e.g.? ? ?
13A. Place for bats to hang ? ? ? ?
14A. “The Barber of Seville,” e.g.? ? ? ? ?
15A. Part of a glass ? ? ?
16A. Steak-lobster combo, for example ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
18A. Weep ? ? ?
19A. Pet that may fear cucumbers because they look like snakes ? ? ?
20A. Videos watched on Instagram ? ? ? ? ?
21A. Large rock concert venue ? ? ? ? ?
23A. Make a clue better, maybe ? ? ? ?
25A. Srsly?! ? ? ?
26A. “Sandhill” birds ? ? ? ? ? ?
27A. “I think I’m good.” ? ? ? ? ? ?
29A. Allah and Vishnu, for two ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
30A. Attempts ? ? ? ? ?
31A. Red farm structure ? ? ? ?
33A. Weep ? ? ?
34A. Put your card down at the bar, say ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
38A. “Right now” to a texter ? ? ?
41A. ___ paneer (Indian dish with green sauce) ? ? ? ?
42A. Hooded reptile ? ? ? ? ?
46A. CCs ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
49A. Brawls ? ? ? ? ? ?
50A. Ski shelters ? ? ? ? ? ?
51A. Number that changes annually ? ? ?
53A. Chalky powder ? ? ? ?
54A. Like a comedy set with no profanity ? ? ? ? ?
55A. Steakhouse cut ? ? ? ? ?
57A. ___ Speedwagon, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” band ? ? ?
58A. “Washboard” muscles ? ? ?
59A. “Speaking of.” ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
62A. ___ Dubek (Molly Shannon’s role on “The Other Two”) ? ? ?
63A. Money in Portugal ? ? ? ? ?
64A. Taiwanese laptop brand ? ? ? ?
65A. ‘my b’ ? ? ?
66A. New York or New Jersey, e.g.? ? ? ? ?
67A. Wise person ? ? ? ?
**Down**
1D. “The country of four worlds” ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
2D. Drink that can be dry or dirty ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
3D. Reproductive option, for short ? ? ?
4D. Eye drop ? ? ? ?
5D. Runway pro ? ? ? ? ?
6D. In a fitting way ? ? ? ? ?
7D. King of the gods on Mount Olympus ? ? ? ?
8D. Make a boo-boo? ? ? ?
9D. Trip that’s Swahili for “journey” ? ? ? ? ? ?
10D. “___ and Old Lace” (1941 play) ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
11D. Trailblazer ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
12D. Diplomat’s workplace ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
16D. Aroma ? ? ? ? ?
17D. Many a character on “The Big Bang Theory” ? ? ? ?
22D. Tattletale ? ? ?
24D. Golf ball holders ? ? ? ?
26D. “Not one red ___!” ? ? ? ?
28D. Winter hours in NYC ? ? ?
29D. Word before “queen” or “race” ? ? ? ?
31D. Source of fiber ? ? ? ?
32D. ‘I’m ___ loss for words’ ? ? ?
35D. Yard sale caveat ? ? ? ?
36D. Card “up your sleeve” ? ? ? ?
37D. Lightning unit ? ? ? ?
38D. WHAT THESE WORDS ARE WRITTEN IN ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
39D. Row of icons ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
40D. Humbleness ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
43D. Tight embrace ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
44D. Let go of ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
45D. Fancy necktie ? ? ? ? ?
47D. Ryder Cup org.? ? ?
48D. Sight and smell, for two ? ? ? ? ? ?
49D. Wine list, e.g.? ? ? ?
51D. Monastery figure ? ? ? ? ?
52D. Bird whose egg represents “0” ? ? ? ? ?
55D. Skater Lipinski ? ? ? ?
56D. Uber predictions, for short ? ? ? ?
60D. Openly pan, say ? ? ?
61D. Airport org ? ? ?
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### About the USA Today Crossword
The USA Today Crossword is a daily puzzle published in the USA Today newspaper and on its official website. Known for its contemporary and pop culture references, it is accessible to solvers of all skill levels.
First introduced in 2002, the puzzle has become a favorite source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. Created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, the puzzle showcases great creativity and expertise.
One unique feature of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes, adding an extra layer of challenge and interest.
Additionally, the puzzle often includes themed sections, making the solving experience even more engaging and complex.
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Whether you are a novice or an experienced solver, the USA Today Crossword offers a fun and rewarding challenge every day. Use these hints to help you through the October 26, 2025 puzzle and enjoy your solving experience!
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