USA Today Crossword hints and answers for October 26, 2026
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Clues77
Across38
Down39
DayMonday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Comedy with an absurd plot (5)
Starts with F, ends with EFARCE→
6A
Like a hoarse voice (5)
Starts with R, ends with YRASPY→
11A
Ones in graduation pics (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSRS→
14A
Art form that popularized the term "diva" (5)
Starts with O, ends with AOPERA→
15A
Sneezy's sound (5)
Starts with A, ends with OACHOO→
16A
Grain in Scottish bannocks (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOAT→
17A
Place for backup fuel (11)
Starts with R, ends with KRESERVETANK→
19A
K-12 school org. (3)
Starts with P, ends with APTA→
20A
Blab a secret (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTELL→
21A
Clog-clearing chemical (3)
Starts with L, ends with ELYE→
22A
"She's doing ___ best" (3)
Starts with H, ends with RHER→
23A
Tax return pro (3)
Starts with C, ends with ACPA→
25A
Like some music in minor keys (6)
Starts with S, ends with RSOMBER→
28A
One of eight on an octagon (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESIDE→
29A
Feeling slighted (4)
Starts with H, ends with THURT→
31A
Sticky substance (3)
Starts with G, ends with OGOO→
32A
Item checked by a bouncer (6)
Starts with I, ends with DIDCARD→
34A
Cookies with 90 ridges (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOREOS→
36A
Unfair treatment (7)
Starts with R, ends with LRAWDEAL→
38A
Used up time to protect a lead (14)
Starts with R, ends with KRANOUTTHECLOCK→
42A
Texas city on the Rio Grande (6)
Starts with E, ends with OELPASO→
43A
Great Lake north of Ohio (4)
Starts with E, ends with EERIE→
44A
"Spring forward" letters (3)
Starts with D, ends with TDST→
47A
Language in "Deafula" (3)
Starts with A, ends with LASL→
48A
iPhone platform (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIOS→
51A
Hollandaise sauce ingredient (3)
Starts with E, ends with GEGG→
52A
Set of moral principles (5)
Starts with E, ends with CETHIC→
54A
Yogurt utensils (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSPOONS→
56A
Protested loudly (12)
Starts with R, ends with KRAISEDASTINK→
60A
"Mom" actress Faris (4)
Starts with A, ends with AANNA→
61A
State with a beehive on its flag (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
62A
Stock profits (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGAINS→
66A
"Gross!" (4)
Starts with I, ends with YICKY→
67A
___-sci major (4)
Starts with P, ends with IPOLI→
68A
Country east of Cyprus (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASYRIA→
69A
"___ Miserables" (3)
Starts with L, ends with SLES→
70A
Pros with AED training (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEMTS→
71A
One is booked on a plane (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSEAT→
Down
1D
In favor of (3)
Starts with F, ends with RFOR→
2D
Primate with a Y-5 molar pattern (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAPE→
3D
Interstate stopping place (8)
Starts with R, ends with ARESTAREA→
4D
Indigenous Canadian group (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECREE→
5D
Nobles above viscounts (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEARLS→
6D
"Barbie" actress Issa (3)
Starts with R, ends with ERAE→
7D
Play a role (3)
Starts with A, ends with TACT→
8D
Oil-bearing rock (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESHALE→
9D
Horseback fun for a kid (8)
Starts with P, ends with EPONYRIDE→
10D
Oxen connector (4)
Starts with Y, ends with EYOKE→
11D
Oscar winner for "Two Women" (11)
Starts with S, ends with NSOPHIALOREN→
12D
Like "Gladiator" but not "Titanic" (6)
Starts with R, ends with RRATEDR→
13D
Looked impolitely (6)
Starts with S, ends with DSTARED→
18D
"Day in the life" video, e.g. (4)
Starts with V, ends with GVLOG→
23D
Comedian Margaret (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCHO→
24D
Sound of feline bliss (4)
Starts with P, ends with RPURR→
26D
Mere ___ (6)
Starts with M, ends with LMORTAL→
27D
Gravy holders (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBOATS→
28D
Weighing device (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESCALE→
30D
Voice or muscle quality (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETONE→
33D
Mo. ending with a ball drop (3)
Starts with D, ends with CDEC→
35D
Comfort during a hard time (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESOLACE→
37D
Question to an unknown caller (9)
Starts with W, ends with SWHOISTHIS→
39D
FedEx rival (3)
Starts with U, ends with SUPS→
40D
Things vapes may replace, for short (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCIGS→
41D
Beer barrel (3)
Starts with K, ends with GKEG→
44D
Throw off track (6)
Starts with D, ends with LDERAIL→
45D
Position on an issue (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESTANCE→
46D
Uses the old gray matter (6)
Starts with T, ends with STHINKS→
49D
"Pink in Bio" nail polish brand (3)
Starts with O, ends with IOPI→
50D
Karaoke selections (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSONGS→
53D
"What more can ___?" (4)
Starts with I, ends with YISAY→
55D
Signs off on (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOKAYS→
57D
Knockoff version (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDUPE→
58D
Part of a molecule (4)
Starts with A, ends with MATOM→
59D
Seasoning for pao cai (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSALT→
63D
Livid feeling (3)
Starts with I, ends with EIRE→
64D
"Hedda" director DaCosta (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANIA→
65D
Started a chair yoga session (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSAT→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for October 26, 2026?+
77 clues: 38 Across and 39 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Comedy with an absurd plot (FARCE); Like a hoarse voice (RASPY); Ones in graduation pics (SRS).
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