USA Today Crossword hints and answers for August 10, 2026
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Clues78
Across41
Down37
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
Run after (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECHASE→
6A
Some saucers (4)
Starts with U, ends with SUFOS→
10A
King ___ (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTUT→
13A
Corrodes after disuse (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRUSTS→
14A
Notable dwarf planet (5)
Starts with P, ends with OPLUTO→
16A
"Is that a yes or ___? (3)
Starts with A, ends with OANO→
17A
Lemony Snicket, e.g. (5)
Starts with A, ends with SALIAS→
18A
___ pole (Tlingit carving) (5)
Starts with T, ends with MTOTEM→
19A
Day that Garfield hates (Abbr.) (3)
Starts with M, ends with NMON→
20A
Spicy piece of chicken (11)
Starts with B, ends with GBUFFALOWING→
22A
Garment that might have hooks (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABRA→
23A
"Just so u know . . ." (3)
Starts with F, ends with IFYI→
24A
Unit for a comedian or tennis player (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSET→
25A
Most popular fencing weapon (4)
Starts with F, ends with LFOIL→
26A
"Stay tuned" letters (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATBA→
29A
"can't believe u did that" (3)
Starts with S, ends with HSMH→
31A
"Don't ask me" gesture (5)
Starts with S, ends with GSHRUG→
33A
Penne ___ vodka (4)
Starts with A, ends with AALLA→
35A
Animal hunted by Asterix and Obelix (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBOAR→
38A
Unsettling (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEERIE→
40A
Disclaimer following a confession of excess (15)
Starts with B, ends with GBUTWHOSCOUNTING→
43A
Dreaded words on a returned quiz (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESEEME→
44A
Philadelphia Eagles, for one (4)
Starts with T, ends with MTEAM→
45A
Slight issue (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSNAG→
46A
Move like a spy through the vents (5)
Starts with C, ends with LCRAWL→
48A
"Pearls Before Swine" antihero (3)
Starts with R, ends with TRAT→
50A
Chess rating system (3)
Starts with E, ends with OELO→
51A
"Better you ___ me" (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTHAN→
55A
Rowdy crowd (3)
Starts with M, ends with BMOB→
57A
Thus far (3)
Starts with Y, ends with TYET→
58A
Making a cheeky call? (11)
Starts with B, ends with GBUTTDIALING→
63A
Floral garland (3)
Starts with L, ends with ILEI→
64A
"I'm with you" (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAGREE→
65A
"Stranger Things" actress Sink (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESADIE→
66A
That, in Spanish (3)
Starts with E, ends with OESO→
67A
"The Lightning ___" (5)
Starts with T, ends with FTHIEF→
68A
Person stirring the pot online (5)
Starts with T, ends with LTROLL→
69A
___ faire (3)
Starts with R, ends with NREN→
70A
Light on one's feet (4)
Starts with S, ends with YSPRY→
71A
Ideal RSVPs (5)
Starts with Y, ends with SYESES→
Down
1D
Sea floor scuttler (4)
Starts with C, ends with BCRAB→
2D
"Love, Victor" streaming service (4)
Starts with H, ends with UHULU→
3D
"Fat chance!" (4)
Starts with A, ends with FASIF→
4D
Home for notes and clefs (5)
Starts with S, ends with FSTAFF→
5D
Philosophy assignments (6)
Starts with E, ends with SESSAYS→
6D
___ no good (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUPTO→
7D
Moves like a lazy river (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFLOWS→
8D
Belly button type (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOUTIE→
9D
Artery implants (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSTENTS→
10D
Instrument that's shaken and tapped (10)
Starts with T, ends with ETAMBOURINE→
11D
Like an overused crossword clue (10)
Starts with U, ends with LUNORIGINAL→
12D
Like most Bantu languages (5)
Starts with T, ends with LTONAL→
15D
"You. Can't. Be. Serious!" (3)
Starts with O, ends with GOMG→
21D
Find out how low you can go (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLIMBO→
25D
Neck lines? (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFRETS→
26D
Browser divisions (4)
Starts with T, ends with STABS→
27D
Popular dip for a 20-Across (10)
Starts with B, ends with EBLUECHEESE→
28D
Dress modification (10)
Starts with A, ends with NALTERATION→
30D
Ken Jennings, for "Jeopardy!" (4)
Starts with H, ends with THOST→
32D
Brooding baby sitter? (3)
Starts with H, ends with NHEN→
34D
"Shucks!" (5)
Starts with A, ends with NAWMAN→
36D
Impeccable tennis serve (3)
Starts with A, ends with EACE→
37D
"I'm a lion! Respect me!" (4)
Starts with R, ends with RROAR→
39D
Frozen waffle brand (4)
Starts with E, ends with OEGGO→
41D
Chop down (3)
Starts with H, ends with WHEW→
42D
Savory flavor in kimchi (5)
Starts with U, ends with IUMAMI→
47D
Giggles (6)
Starts with L, ends with SLAUGHS→
49D
Like a spot by the fire (6)
Starts with T, ends with YTOASTY→
51D
"A Patchwork Planet" author Anne (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTYLER→
53D
Word after "Las Vegas" or "Sunset" (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTRIP→
54D
Direct a dogsled (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSTEER→
56D
Play loudly (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBLARE→
58D
Pinata whacker (3)
Starts with B, ends with TBAT→
59D
Rebel against (4)
Starts with D, ends with YDEFY→
60D
Wedding promises (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIDOS→
61D
River that begins in Uganda (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENILE→
62D
Meshes well (4)
Starts with G, ends with SGELS→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for August 10, 2026?+
78 clues: 41 Across and 37 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Run after (CHASE); Some saucers (UFOS); King ___ (TUT).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
Erik Agard has edited the USA Today Crossword since 2020.
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