USA Today Crossword hints and answers for June 11, 2026
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Clues79
Across38
Down41
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Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Make yawn, maybe (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBORE→
5A
Soup-serving utensil (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELADLE→
10A
Opposite of stiff (4)
Starts with L, ends with PLIMP→
14A
Miner's finds (4)
Starts with O, ends with SORES→
15A
Steer clear of (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAVOID→
16A
Garfield's drooling pal (4)
Starts with O, ends with EODIE→
17A
Charge for filing late with the IRS (10)
Starts with T, ends with YTAXPENALTY→
19A
Trig ratio (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESINE→
20A
Cheer often heard at the World Cup (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOLE→
21A
Made an error (8)
Starts with M, ends with PMESSEDUP→
23A
"X-Men" character who can control the weather (5)
Starts with S, ends with MSTORM→
26A
Rowing tool (3)
Starts with O, ends with ROAR→
27A
___ Rim Road (feature of Canyonlands National Park) (5)
Starts with W, ends with EWHITE→
28A
Home of deep-dish pizza, informally (7)
Starts with C, ends with NCHITOWN→
30A
Beeped the horn (6)
Starts with T, ends with DTOOTED→
31A
Charged particle (3)
Starts with I, ends with NION→
32A
Beer garden offering (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
34A
Word after "bar" or "island" (3)
Starts with H, ends with PHOP→
35A
Diagonally across the street (11)
Starts with K, ends with RKITTYCORNER→
40A
Mr. ___ (Citi Field mascot) (3)
Starts with M, ends with TMET→
41A
Number in this clue's number (3)
Starts with O, ends with EONE→
42A
Bug spray brand (3)
Starts with O, ends with FOFF→
45A
Brings home a rescue pet (6)
Starts with A, ends with SADOPTS→
48A
Pastry that's a prop in "Sweeney Todd" (7)
Starts with M, ends with EMEATPIE→
51A
Like throwback jerseys (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORETRO→
52A
Take to court (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESUE→
55A
Afternoon shows (8)
Starts with M, ends with SMATINEES→
57A
Profitability stat (3)
Starts with R, ends with IROI→
58A
"M*A*S*H" star Alda (4)
Starts with A, ends with NALAN→
59A
Like a diet that avoids wheat (10)
Starts with G, ends with EGLUTENFREE→
64A
Small salamander (4)
Starts with N, ends with TNEWT→
65A
Its logo is a colorful M (5)
Starts with G, ends with LGMAIL→
66A
Nightstand fixture (4)
Starts with L, ends with PLAMP→
67A
Some nest eggs (Abbr.) (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIRAS→
68A
Like a bitter person (5)
Starts with S, ends with YSALTY→
69A
They might be inflated (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEGOS→
99A
Zz Slug Probe Clue (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTEST→
Down
1D
Automated agent (3)
Starts with B, ends with TBOT→
2D
"The Masked Singer" judge Rita (3)
Starts with O, ends with AORA→
3D
Tyrannosaurus ___ (3)
Starts with R, ends with XREX→
4D
Competitive "Fortnite" e.g. (6)
Starts with E, ends with TESPORT→
5D
"Penny ___" (Beatles hit) (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELANE→
6D
Director DuVernay (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAVA→
7D
Stuffed grape leaf (5)
Starts with D, ends with ADOLMA→
8D
Soda bottle size (5)
Starts with L, ends with RLITER→
9D
Dreyer's, on the East Coast (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEDYS→
10D
Become discouraged (8)
Starts with L, ends with ELOSEHOPE→
11D
"Victory is mine!" (6)
Starts with I, ends with TIDIDIT→
12D
It's gone in 60 seconds (6)
Starts with M, ends with EMINUTE→
13D
Caught sight of (6)
Starts with P, ends with DPEEPED→
18D
Falsetto Muppet (4)
Starts with E, ends with OELMO→
22D
React to a gorgeous person (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSWOON→
23D
Poli-___ major (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISCI→
24D
However, in a text (3)
Starts with T, ends with OTHO→
25D
Sound from a sty (4)
Starts with O, ends with KOINK→
26D
"You ___ live once" (4)
Starts with O, ends with YONLY→
29D
Cyclists' or light bulbs' power units (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWATTS→
30D
Second prime number (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETHREE→
33D
Earth-friendly prefix (3)
Starts with E, ends with OECO→
36D
Fossil indentations (8)
Starts with I, ends with SIMPRINTS→
37D
"Grand" mountain range (5)
Starts with T, ends with NTETON→
38D
"I've got this" (4)
Starts with O, ends with EONME→
39D
Tire swing holder (4)
Starts with R, ends with EROPE→
43D
Ominous sight in "Jaws" (3)
Starts with F, ends with NFIN→
44D
Gave some snacks to (3)
Starts with F, ends with DFED→
45D
Italian fashion house (6)
Starts with A, ends with IARMANI→
46D
Person giving you a hand? (6)
Starts with D, ends with RDEALER→
47D
Canada's capital (6)
Starts with O, ends with AOTTAWA→
49D
Oodles (4)
Starts with A, ends with NATON→
50D
Dessert of cake, fruit and custard (6)
Starts with T, ends with ETRIFLE→
52D
Alabama march site (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASELMA→
53D
The ___ (go-to order) (5)
Starts with U, ends with LUSUAL→
56D
They're sold in dozens (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEGGS→
57D
Depend (4)
Starts with R, ends with YRELY→
60D
___ for tat (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTIT→
61D
Use for an old T-shirt (3)
Starts with R, ends with GRAG→
62D
Fall Out Boy genre (3)
Starts with E, ends with OEMO→
63D
Some short records, for short (3)
Starts with E, ends with SEPS→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for June 11, 2026?+
79 clues: 38 Across and 41 Down.
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For example: Make yawn, maybe (BORE); Soup-serving utensil (LADLE); Opposite of stiff (LIMP).
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