USA Today Crossword hints and answers for July 27, 2026
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Clues78
Across38
Down40
DayMonday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Hornets, e.g. (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWASPS→
6A
Laundry detergent pouch (3)
Starts with P, ends with DPOD→
9A
Run out (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELAPSE→
14A
Wiped out (5)
Starts with A, ends with TATEIT→
16A
Japanese dog breed mentioned in "La Vie Boheme" (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAKITA→
17A
Muppet who once yodeled while riding a motorized pogo stick (5)
Starts with G, ends with OGONZO→
18A
Totally flip out (9)
Starts with G, ends with SGOBANANAS→
20A
Where to do a touchdown dance (7)
Starts with E, ends with EENDZONE→
22A
___ Tacs (3)
Starts with T, ends with CTIC→
23A
Face shields and latex gloves, e.g. (Abbr.) (3)
Starts with P, ends with EPPE→
24A
Hard to get close to (5)
Starts with A, ends with FALOOF→
26A
Bring back from memory (6)
Starts with R, ends with LRECALL→
28A
Clog that might be worn in "sport mode" (4)
Starts with C, ends with CCROC→
31A
Snooze loudly (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESNORE→
33A
The ___ of March (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIDES→
34A
Drink like a cat (5)
Starts with L, ends with PLAPUP→
36A
Less civil (5)
Starts with R, ends with RRUDER→
38A
Tweaks (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEDITS→
39A
West Coast time zone, for short (3)
Starts with P, ends with TPST→
40A
Neckwear worn by Gru in "Despicable Me" (5)
Starts with S, ends with FSCARF→
44A
1940 movie featuring classical music and Mickey Mouse (8)
Starts with F, ends with AFANTASIA→
46A
Adorable person (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECUTIE→
47A
Redwood or pine (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETREE→
48A
Home made of snow (5)
Starts with I, ends with OIGLOO→
51A
Sneaker string (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELACE→
52A
Some inline skates (and what two answers in this puzzle literally are) (12)
Starts with R, ends with SROLLERBLADES→
55A
Cannabis chemical (3)
Starts with T, ends with CTHC→
58A
___ constrictor (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABOA→
59A
Room entrance (4)
Starts with D, ends with RDOOR→
60A
"I'm super confused" (9)
Starts with Y, ends with EYOULOSTME→
63A
Neckwear worn by Fred in "Scooby-Doo" (5)
Starts with A, ends with TASCOT→
67A
Blender option (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPUREE→
68A
RoboHop Double ___ (craft beer) (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIPA→
69A
Regional animal life (5)
Starts with F, ends with AFAUNA→
70A
"Wheels" on a gingerbread car, perhaps (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOREOS→
71A
Stanley Cup org. (3)
Starts with N, ends with LNHL→
72A
Collect dust? (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSWEEP→
Down
1D
Hourly pay (4)
Starts with W, ends with EWAGE→
2D
Oodles (4)
Starts with A, ends with NATON→
3D
Transmit (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSEND→
4D
Kitchen tool for slicing a pie (11)
Starts with P, ends with RPIZZACUTTER→
5D
Seat at a bar (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSTOOL→
6D
Bird sometimes called the rock dove (6)
Starts with P, ends with NPIGEON→
7D
Spanish for "gold" (3)
Starts with O, ends with OORO→
8D
Money owed (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDEBT→
9D
Jousting spear (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELANCE→
10D
Donald Glover ___ Childish Gambino (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAKA→
11D
Numeric panel beside a card reader (6)
Starts with P, ends with DPINPAD→
12D
Essential item (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESTAPLE→
13D
Art studio stands (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEASELS→
19D
Was broadcast (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAIRED→
21D
Denials (3)
Starts with N, ends with SNOS→
25D
On the market (7)
Starts with F, ends with EFORSALE→
27D
Woodworking tool (11)
Starts with C, ends with WCIRCULARSAW→
28D
Chin indentation (5)
Starts with C, ends with TCLEFT→
29D
Airplane-tracking tool (5)
Starts with R, ends with RRADAR→
30D
Share a thought (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOPINE→
32D
Dull routine (3)
Starts with R, ends with TRUT→
35D
Awareness-raising ad (3)
Starts with P, ends with APSA→
37D
Key that acts as an "ejector seat" (3)
Starts with E, ends with CESC→
39D
"Ancay ouyay eakspay igpay atinlay?" language (8)
Starts with P, ends with NPIGLATIN→
41D
Not much (4)
Starts with A, ends with DATAD→
42D
Nigiri base (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERICE→
43D
Added costs (4)
Starts with F, ends with SFEES→
45D
Grain buildings (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSILOS→
49D
Rigmarole (6)
Starts with O, ends with LORDEAL→
50D
"I'm willing to negotiate," for short (3)
Starts with O, ends with OOBO→
53D
Some woodwind instruments (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOBOES→
54D
Lounges like an unbothered cat (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLOAFS→
55D
Keyboard goof (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTYPO→
56D
Happy ___ (bar event) (4)
Starts with H, ends with RHOUR→
57D
Remedy (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECURE→
61D
Zodiac lion (3)
Starts with L, ends with OLEO→
62D
Speed limit letters (3)
Starts with M, ends with HMPH→
64D
Actor's signal (3)
Starts with C, ends with ECUE→
65D
"First of all . . ." (3)
Starts with O, ends with EONE→
66D
Faucet (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTAP→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for July 27, 2026?+
78 clues: 38 Across and 40 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Hornets, e.g. (WASPS); Laundry detergent pouch (POD); Run out (LAPSE).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
Erik Agard has edited the USA Today Crossword since 2020.
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