USA Today Crossword hints and answers for July 7, 2026
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Clues76
Across37
Down39
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Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Opposite of dusk (4)
Starts with D, ends with NDAWN→
5A
Cotton-tipped tool (4)
Starts with S, ends with BSWAB→
9A
Throws for a loop (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSTUNS→
14A
Soothing succulent (4)
Starts with A, ends with EALOE→
15A
Fruit that might be poached (4)
Starts with P, ends with RPEAR→
16A
Orange ___ tea (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPEKOE→
17A
Photography gear that can show a flower growing in seconds (15)
Starts with T, ends with ATIMELAPSECAMERA→
20A
Prez on the penny (3)
Starts with A, ends with EABE→
21A
D.C. summer hours (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEDT→
22A
Distort (4)
Starts with W, ends with PWARP→
23A
App with Reels, for short (5)
Starts with I, ends with AINSTA→
25A
Bay Area university city (8)
Starts with B, ends with YBERKELEY→
29A
Curious toddler's question (3)
Starts with W, ends with YWHY→
30A
Warring Olympian (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARES→
31A
Animal such as a bonobo (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAPE→
32A
Solo that ends on a high note? (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
34A
"___ what ___ . . ." (4)
Starts with I, ends with SITIS→
35A
Part of a plan (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSTEP→
36A
Dessert that's soaked in a trio of dairy products (14)
Starts with T, ends with ETRESLECHESCAKE→
39A
There are two in "Company" (4)
Starts with A, ends with SACTS→
40A
Loch with a cryptid (4)
Starts with N, ends with SNESS→
42A
___ capita (3)
Starts with P, ends with RPER→
43A
Chess or Go (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGAME→
44A
"Let there be light" speaker (3)
Starts with G, ends with DGOD→
45A
Unassertive type, metaphorically (7)
Starts with D, ends with TDOORMAT→
47A
Come up (5)
Starts with A, ends with EARISE→
50A
Quick look (4)
Starts with P, ends with KPEEK→
51A
"Rhythm ___ Dancer" ('90s hit) (3)
Starts with I, ends with AISA→
52A
Actress Longoria (3)
Starts with E, ends with AEVA→
54A
Shamrock (15)
Starts with T, ends with RTHREELEAFCLOVER→
59A
___ pan (circular baking tool with a hole) (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBUNDT→
60A
Civil rights icon Parks (4)
Starts with R, ends with AROSA→
61A
Fender bender result (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDENT→
62A
Pile up (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAMASS→
63A
Low-quality AI-generated material (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSLOP→
64A
Laryngitis docs (4)
Starts with E, ends with SENTS→
Down
1D
Statistical info (4)
Starts with D, ends with ADATA→
2D
"I was at a crossword tournament when it happened!," e.g. (5)
Starts with A, ends with IALIBI→
3D
"20th Century ___" (Mike Mills film) (5)
Starts with W, ends with NWOMEN→
4D
Word before a birth name (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENEE→
5D
Self-care outing (6)
Starts with S, ends with YSPADAY→
6D
Shed tears (4)
Starts with W, ends with TWEPT→
7D
Versatile batteries (3)
Starts with A, ends with SAAS→
8D
Where pilsners are made (9)
Starts with B, ends with SBREWERIES→
9D
L.A.'s WNBA team (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSPARKS→
10D
Sun Devils' city (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETEMPE→
11D
Luau instrument, for short (3)
Starts with U, ends with EUKE→
12D
Negative conjunction (3)
Starts with N, ends with RNOR→
13D
Poseidon's realm (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASEA→
18D
"___ Weapon" (action movie franchise) (6)
Starts with L, ends with LLETHAL→
19D
Stroke gently (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCARESS→
24D
Holey cheese (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSWISS→
25D
Gift including body wash, a loofah, lotion, etc. (7)
Starts with B, ends with TBATHSET→
26D
Fried Hanukkah treat (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELATKE→
27D
Some swords (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEPEES→
28D
"You bet!" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with PYEP→
32D
Flew in a curved path (5)
Starts with A, ends with DARCED→
33D
Like chiptune music (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORETRO→
34D
Some freezer fixtures (9)
Starts with I, ends with SICEMAKERS→
35D
___ Arabia (5)
Starts with S, ends with ISAUDI→
36D
Noisy dance style (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTAP→
37D
Hardest substance in the human body (6)
Starts with E, ends with LENAMEL→
38D
Composed for a group of singers (6)
Starts with C, ends with LCHORAL→
43D
Welcomes (6)
Starts with G, ends with SGREETS→
44D
It gets tightened after filling up (6)
Starts with G, ends with PGASCAP→
46D
Hot takes in newspapers (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOPEDS→
48D
"___ Nation Army" (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSEVEN→
49D
Caterer's gig (5)
Starts with E, ends with TEVENT→
51D
"Should that happen . . ." (4)
Starts with I, ends with OIFSO→
53D
The "A" of MFA (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARTS→
54D
"Details to come" letters (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATBA→
55D
Use a kazoo, say (3)
Starts with H, ends with MHUM→
56D
Modern vaccine molecule (3)
Starts with R, ends with ARNA→
57D
Early ISP (3)
Starts with A, ends with LAOL→
58D
Poetic tribute (3)
Starts with O, ends with EODE→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for July 7, 2026?+
76 clues: 37 Across and 39 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Opposite of dusk (DAWN); Cotton-tipped tool (SWAB); Throws for a loop (STUNS).
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