USA Today Crossword hints and answers for August 19, 2026
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Clues77
Across39
Down38
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Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Coke or Pepsi (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACOLA→
5A
Mooing grazers (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCOWS→
9A
"Just so you know!" ads (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPSAS→
13A
"Sad to say . . ." (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALAS→
14A
Speed-measuring tech (5)
Starts with R, ends with RRADAR→
15A
Equity-focused community center, for short (4)
Starts with Y, ends with AYWCA→
16A
Neighborhood with designer boutiques (15)
Starts with F, ends with TFASHIONDISTRICT→
19A
Mike Wazowski from "Monsters, Inc." has one big one (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEYE→
20A
Top group of celebs (5)
Starts with A, ends with TALIST→
21A
___ sweet ___ (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHOME→
22A
Soup with a tonkotsu variety (5)
Starts with R, ends with NRAMEN→
24A
Late payment, e.g. (3)
Starts with F, ends with EFEE→
26A
Supergoop! bottle letters (3)
Starts with S, ends with FSPF→
28A
One-___ (single occurrences) (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOFFS→
30A
Photocopier brand (5)
Starts with X, ends with XXEROX→
32A
Manual's counterpart (4)
Starts with A, ends with OAUTO→
33A
Dentist's thread (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFLOSS→
35A
Pottery or glassblowing, for example (3)
Starts with A, ends with TART→
37A
"Straight from the manufacturer" purchase option (13)
Starts with F, ends with TFACTORYDIRECT→
41A
Large flightless bird (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEMU→
42A
"What do ___ mean?" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with UYOU→
43A
Not wild (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETAME→
44A
Take a power nap, say (4)
Starts with R, ends with TREST→
46A
Google Maps technology (3)
Starts with G, ends with SGPS→
48A
Pain-relieving hemp product, for short (6)
Starts with C, ends with LCBDOIL→
52A
Tool used for tilling (3)
Starts with H, ends with EHOE→
54A
Arthur for whom the ESPYs' Courage Award is named (4)
Starts with A, ends with EASHE→
56A
Kissing in the park, e.g. (3)
Starts with P, ends with APDA→
57A
Hardly a saint (14)
Starts with F, ends with TFARFROMPERFECT→
61A
Handheld game that shouts instructions (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBOPIT→
62A
Word before "position" or "vault" (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPOLE→
63A
Taylor Swift's "The ___ Tour" (4)
Starts with E, ends with SERAS→
65A
With no other changes (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASIS→
66A
Corn unit (3)
Starts with E, ends with REAR→
67A
Colorado ski town (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASPEN→
68A
Past the deadline (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELATE→
69A
Trippy tab (3)
Starts with L, ends with DLSD→
Down
1D
Barista's workplace (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECAFE→
2D
Skincare brand that sounds like an exclamation (4)
Starts with O, ends with YOLAY→
3D
Intense concentration (10)
Starts with L, ends with SLASERFOCUS→
4D
Fireplace remains (3)
Starts with A, ends with HASH→
6D
"What are the ___?" (4)
Starts with O, ends with SODDS→
7D
"Any minute now . . ." (9)
Starts with W, ends with TWAITFORIT→
8D
Soon-to-be alumni (Abbr.) (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSRS→
9D
Prefix with "technic" (4)
Starts with P, ends with OPYRO→
10D
Bikini, e.g. (8)
Starts with S, ends with TSWIMSUIT→
11D
Is OK with (7)
Starts with A, ends with SACCEPTS→
12D
Stopped standing (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSAT→
14D
Watch brand with a crown logo (5)
Starts with R, ends with XROLEX→
17D
"That's me!" (3)
Starts with I, ends with MIAM→
18D
Run of ___ mill (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETHE→
23D
Aide (Abbr.) (4)
Starts with A, ends with TASST→
25D
"Even more dairy" pizza request (11)
Starts with E, ends with EEXTRACHEESE→
27D
Nemesis (3)
Starts with F, ends with EFOE→
28D
"Shark Tank" proposal (5)
Starts with O, ends with ROFFER→
29D
Feature of the Portland Fire and Miami Heat logos (5)
Starts with F, ends with EFLAME→
31D
Awesomesauce (3)
Starts with R, ends with DRAD→
32D
Followed a curved path (5)
Starts with A, ends with DARCED→
34D
Vegan milk option (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSOY→
38D
Walkie-talkie user's "Gotcha" (5)
Starts with R, ends with RROGER→
39D
"Gotcha" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with PYUP→
40D
Glowing fireplace bit (5)
Starts with E, ends with REMBER→
45D
Be one's best self (6)
Starts with T, ends with ETHRIVE→
47D
Fried South Asian snack (6)
Starts with S, ends with ASAMOSA→
49D
Performances with arias (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOPERAS→
50D
Driver's license, e.g. (6)
Starts with I, ends with DIDCARD→
51D
Back muscles, for short (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLATS→
53D
Frequently (5)
Starts with O, ends with NOFTEN→
55D
Divided (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSPLIT→
57D
Keychain attachments (4)
Starts with F, ends with SFOBS→
59D
Milky gemstone (4)
Starts with O, ends with LOPAL→
61D
Sheep's sound (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABAA→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for August 19, 2026?+
77 clues: 39 Across and 38 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Coke or Pepsi (COLA); Mooing grazers (COWS); "Just so you know!" ads (PSAS).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
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