USA Today Crossword hints and answers for August 1, 2026
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Clues78
Across41
Down37
DaySaturday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Like people from Oranjestad (6)
Starts with A, ends with NARUBAN→
7A
In favor of (3)
Starts with P, ends with OPRO→
10A
"You're it!" game (3)
Starts with T, ends with GTAG→
13A
Word after "hot" or "sweet" (6)
Starts with P, ends with OPOTATO→
14A
Birth control option (Abbr.) (3)
Starts with I, ends with DIUD→
15A
Ginger ___ (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
16A
Passes into law (6)
Starts with E, ends with SENACTS→
17A
"Helping" body part (4)
Starts with H, ends with DHAND→
18A
Buzzing creature (3)
Starts with B, ends with EBEE→
19A
Holding onto (7)
Starts with K, ends with GKEEPING→
21A
Utensil not often used for cereal (4)
Starts with F, ends with KFORK→
22A
Their babies are called pups (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBATS→
24A
25A
Storylines (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPLOTS→
26A
Big field concerning small things, for short (8)
Starts with N, ends with HNANOTECH→
28A
Airport screening org. (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATSA→
29A
Like the singer Fairuz (4)
Starts with A, ends with BARAB→
30A
"Totes!" (3)
Starts with D, ends with FDEF→
31A
Grocery store paths (6)
Starts with A, ends with SAISLES→
35A
Opera solo (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
36A
Snatches (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGRABS→
38A
"The Book of ___" (Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrahms book) (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHOPE→
39A
Loch monster's nickname (6)
Starts with N, ends with ENESSIE→
41A
Solidify (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSET→
42A
At no cost (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFREE→
43A
Busy org. come tax time (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIRS→
44A
Pumpkin patch activities (8)
Starts with H, ends with SHAYRIDES→
46A
Turmeric or ginger (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESPICE→
49A
Knight's title (3)
Starts with S, ends with RSIR→
50A
Lowest cards, sometimes (4)
Starts with A, ends with SACES→
51A
Rolls of bills (4)
Starts with W, ends with SWADS→
52A
Edible centerpiece, e.g. (7)
Starts with F, ends with TFOODART→
55A
The ___ (informal name for a Chicago sculpture) (4)
Starts with B, ends with NBEAN→
56A
Performer wearing hikizuri (6)
Starts with G, ends with AGEISHA→
60A
"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" director DaCosta (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANIA→
62A
Skipped a big wedding (6)
Starts with E, ends with DELOPED→
63A
"Help us!" letters (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSOS→
64A
Hosp. areas (3)
Starts with E, ends with SERS→
65A
Energetic person (6)
Starts with D, ends with ODYNAMO→
Down
2D
"Parks and Recreation" character Swanson (3)
Starts with R, ends with NRON→
3D
Acting teacher Hagen (3)
Starts with U, ends with AUTA→
4D
Just doing the fundamental stuff (12)
Starts with B, ends with SBACKTOBASICS→
5D
Confirm to be true (6)
Starts with A, ends with TATTEST→
6D
What smells? (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENOSE→
7D
A toy one is featured in the "Amelie" soundtrack (5)
Starts with P, ends with OPIANO→
8D
Ladder part (4)
Starts with R, ends with GRUNG→
10D
In Italy, cutting your pasta is one (5)
Starts with T, ends with OTABOO→
11D
Spoiler ___ (5)
Starts with A, ends with TALERT→
12D
"Freaks and ___" (cult TV show) (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGEEKS→
17D
Haute couture (11)
Starts with H, ends with NHIGHFASHION→
20D
Indiana NBA player (5)
Starts with P, ends with RPACER→
21D
Brief piece of creative writing (12)
Starts with F, ends with NFLASHFICTION→
22D
Ballet rail (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBARRE→
23D
"Hadestown" creator Mitchell (5)
Starts with A, ends with SANAIS→
25D
Letter before omega (3)
Starts with P, ends with IPSI→
26D
Leavened flatbread (4)
Starts with N, ends with NNAAN→
27D
Crimped pie parts (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEDGES→
28D
"Delish!" (5)
Starts with T, ends with YTASTY→
32D
"Royals" singer (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELORDE→
33D
Fencing swords (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEPEES→
37D
Goatee, e.g. (5)
Starts with B, ends with DBEARD→
40D
Fuming feeling (3)
Starts with I, ends with EIRE→
45D
Hardly ever (6)
Starts with R, ends with YRARELY→
46D
Towel shapes in some fancy hotels (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSWANS→
47D
Outdoor dining spot (5)
Starts with P, ends with OPATIO→
48D
Concepts (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIDEAS→
49D
Many Daytime Emmy Award winners (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSOAPS→
52D
Purple character in "Inside Out" (4)
Starts with F, ends with RFEAR→
53D
Like sharp cheddar (4)
Starts with A, ends with DAGED→
55D
"Ta-ta!" (3)
Starts with B, ends with EBYE→
57D
Self-care spot (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASPA→
58D
Shorten a skirt (3)
Starts with H, ends with MHEM→
59D
Commotion (3)
Starts with A, ends with OADO→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for August 1, 2026?+
78 clues: 41 Across and 37 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Like people from Oranjestad (ARUBAN); In favor of (PRO); "You're it!" game (TAG).
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