USA Today Crossword hints and answers for September 7, 2026
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Clues78
Across38
Down40
DayMonday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
1A
Facing the pitcher (5)
Starts with A, ends with TATBAT→
6A
Cats and dogs, e.g. (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPETS→
10A
Part of a goblet (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSTEM→
14A
"Quiet!" (5)
Starts with S, ends with HSHUSH→
15A
"Don't stress about me" (4)
Starts with I, ends with KIMOK→
16A
"Fair point" (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETRUE→
17A
Old-fashioned parade material (10)
Starts with T, ends with ETICKERTAPE→
19A
Bring in (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEARN→
20A
Tattoos, casually (3)
Starts with I, ends with KINK→
21A
Service line? (11)
Starts with M, ends with UMAYIHELPYOU→
23A
Bear's foot (3)
Starts with P, ends with WPAW→
24A
"See ya!" (5)
Starts with L, ends with RLATER→
25A
Rotate (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSPIN→
27A
First responder, for short (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEMT→
28A
Sign after Leo (5)
Starts with V, ends with OVIRGO→
32A
Pickle herb (4)
Starts with D, ends with LDILL→
33A
"Little piggy" (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETOE→
34A
Olympic discipline in snowboarding and freestyle skiing (6)
Starts with B, ends with RBIGAIR→
35A
Bold poker declaration (7)
Starts with I, ends with NIMALLIN→
38A
Silk case spun by some moth caterpillars (6)
Starts with C, ends with NCOCOON→
39A
Remote battery, often (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAAA→
40A
Lots and lots (4)
Starts with T, ends with STONS→
41A
Celeb gossip site (5)
Starts with E, ends with SENEWS→
42A
___ Potato Head (3)
Starts with M, ends with SMRS→
43A
Short softball tap (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBUNT→
44A
Indiana's WNBA team (5)
Starts with F, ends with RFEVER→
46A
Maximum (3)
Starts with C, ends with PCAP→
47A
Golfing more than working, perhaps (11)
Starts with S, ends with DSEMIRETIRED→
51A
That woman (3)
Starts with H, ends with RHER→
54A
Very eager (4)
Starts with A, ends with GAGOG→
55A
"Approximately" (10)
Starts with G, ends with EGIVEORTAKE→
57A
"Golly!" (4)
Starts with G, ends with HGOSH→
58A
"Today Means ___" (Sierra DeMulder poem) (4)
Starts with A, ends with NAMEN→
59A
Wasn't at full health (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAILED→
60A
Helper (Abbr.) (4)
Starts with A, ends with TASST→
61A
Hatchlings' home (4)
Starts with N, ends with TNEST→
62A
Walks slowly (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPLODS→
Down
1D
Italian sparkling wine (4)
Starts with A, ends with IASTI→
2D
___ Mints (cookies) (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTHIN→
3D
Dollar (4)
Starts with B, ends with KBUCK→
4D
"Why do you ___?" (3)
Starts with A, ends with KASK→
5D
6D
"What a shame!" (4)
Starts with P, ends with YPITY→
7D
"Shoot over a message on Outlook" (7)
Starts with E, ends with EEMAILME→
8D
Accessory for Mr. Monopoly (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTOPHAT→
9D
Sport with clay targets (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSKEET→
10D
"Your turn for this carnival ride!" (11)
Starts with S, ends with PSTEPRIGHTUP→
11D
Cafeteria food holder (4)
Starts with T, ends with YTRAY→
12D
French currency (4)
Starts with E, ends with OEURO→
13D
List of options (4)
Starts with M, ends with UMENU→
18D
Like carpaccio (3)
Starts with R, ends with WRAW→
22D
Big name in jeans (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLEVIS→
23D
It might start with a soft launch? (11)
Starts with P, ends with TPILLOWFIGHT→
25D
"You're So Vain" singer Carly (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSIMON→
26D
Locale (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPLACE→
27D
Geologic span (3)
Starts with E, ends with NEON→
29D
Boca ___, Florida (5)
Starts with R, ends with NRATON→
30D
Bigger than big (5)
Starts with G, ends with TGIANT→
31D
ACLU and CARE (Abbr.) (4)
Starts with O, ends with SORGS→
32D
Cubes in casinos (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDICE→
33D
Sardine container (3)
Starts with T, ends with NTIN→
34D
Sheep's call (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABAA→
36D
Player who says "You sunk my battleship!" (5)
Starts with L, ends with RLOSER→
37D
Contains (3)
Starts with H, ends with SHAS→
39D
Shows up (7)
Starts with A, ends with SARRIVES→
42D
Self-focused period of relaxation (6)
Starts with M, ends with EMETIME→
43D
Undeserved negative reputation (6)
Starts with B, ends with PBADRAP→
45D
Person unlikely to eat a cheeseburger (for at least two reasons) (5)
Starts with V, ends with NVEGAN→
46D
Business VIP (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCEO→
47D
Epic tale (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASAGA→
48D
Stars may have big ones (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEGOS→
49D
Fuzzy green growth (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMOSS→
50D
Tenant's payment (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRENT→
51D
Head light? (4)
Starts with H, ends with OHALO→
52D
___ out (barely achieved) (4)
Starts with E, ends with DEKED→
53D
Some lipstick shades (4)
Starts with R, ends with SREDS→
56D
"Didn't know that before now," in a text (3)
Starts with T, ends with LTIL→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for September 7, 2026?+
78 clues: 38 Across and 40 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Facing the pitcher (ATBAT); Cats and dogs, e.g. (PETS); Part of a goblet (STEM).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
Erik Agard has edited the USA Today Crossword since 2020.
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