USA Today Crossword hints and answers for August 29, 2026
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Clues75
Across40
Down35
DaySaturday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Little rapscallions (4)
Starts with U, ends with SUMPS→
5A
Plunged (5)
Starts with D, ends with DDIVED→
10A
Object in your inventory, in video games (4)
Starts with I, ends with MITEM→
14A
Broad valley (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDALE→
15A
Wrap for an ankle sprain (10)
Starts with A, ends with EACEBANDAGE→
17A
Erupt like a volcano (4)
Starts with S, ends with WSPEW→
18A
DC Comics minifig voiced by Will Arnett (10)
Starts with L, ends with NLEGOBATMAN→
19A
Apple pie ___ mode (3)
Starts with A, ends with AALA→
20A
Sticky (5)
Starts with G, ends with YGLUEY→
21A
Minute ___ lemonade (4)
Starts with M, ends with DMAID→
22A
"Absolutely!" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with SYES→
23A
Mesmerized (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRAPT→
24A
Stand in tree pose? (3)
Starts with L, ends with GLEG→
25A
Glitchy versions, often (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBETAS→
27A
Desertlike (4)
Starts with A, ends with DARID→
29A
43-Down, in English (3)
Starts with N, ends with PNAP→
33A
Portmanteau brunch cocktail (8)
Starts with B, ends with ABEERMOSA→
35A
Nut in a squirrel's stash (5)
Starts with A, ends with NACORN→
36A
Not new (3)
Starts with O, ends with DOLD→
37A
"___-daisy!" (5)
Starts with O, ends with YOOPSY→
38A
"Sweetheart" (8)
Starts with H, ends with EHONEYPIE→
40A
Targets of facials (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPORES→
41A
Queen of the hill? (3)
Starts with A, ends with TANT→
42A
Muscle worked on tippy-toes (4)
Starts with C, ends with FCALF→
43A
Shopping frenzy (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESPREE→
44A
"___ now brown cow" (3)
Starts with H, ends with WHOW→
45A
"Acoustic Soul" singer India.___ (4)
Starts with A, ends with EARIE→
47A
Show with a Five-Timers Club (3)
Starts with S, ends with LSNL→
49A
Become hazy (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBLUR→
51A
"Deep" or "air" follower (5)
Starts with F, ends with DFRIED→
52A
"Hamilton" actress Phillipa (3)
Starts with S, ends with OSOO→
53A
Creepy R.L. Stine series for kids (10)
Starts with G, ends with SGOOSEBUMPS→
55A
Common fourth-down play (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPUNT→
56A
Chitchat (4)
Starts with T, ends with KTALK→
57A
Connect over a Discord video call (5)
Starts with E, ends with TEMEET→
58A
Photography and painting, for two (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARTS→
59A
Like gloomy skies (4)
Starts with G, ends with YGRAY→
60A
___ cotta (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATERRA→
61A
Sporty sandal brand (4)
Starts with T, ends with ATEVA→
Down
1D
"In my opinion . . ." (5)
Starts with U, ends with YUDSAY→
2D
Brunch strip that's savory and sweet (10)
Starts with M, ends with NMAPLEBACON→
3D
"I'd rather you not" (10)
Starts with P, ends with TPLEASEDONT→
4D
Reattach a button, say (3)
Starts with S, ends with WSEW→
5D
Texas city home to the world's first convenience store (6)
Starts with D, ends with SDALLAS→
6D
Freeze over (5)
Starts with I, ends with PICEUP→
7D
One who uses seed money for onions, tomatoes, carrots, etc. (15)
Starts with V, ends with RVEGETABLEFARMER→
8D
Guy with an online emo vibe (4)
Starts with E, ends with YEBOY→
9D
Dance move that's illegal in Saudi Arabia (3)
Starts with D, ends with BDAB→
10D
It might display the name of a boxer (5)
Starts with I, ends with GIDTAG→
11D
Reality TV star Roman (4)
Starts with T, ends with ITAMI→
12D
"Fiddlesticks!" (4)
Starts with E, ends with DEGAD→
13D
"It's Raining ___" (3)
Starts with M, ends with NMEN→
16D
Casually mentioned having a celebrity friend (11)
Starts with N, ends with DNAMEDROPPED→
20D
Lifestyle trend that embraces comforting styles and hobbies (10)
Starts with G, ends with EGRANNYCORE→
24D
Spin a yarn (3)
Starts with L, ends with ELIE→
26D
Ripped apart (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETORE→
28D
Jupiter's Great ___ Spot (3)
Starts with R, ends with DRED→
29D
"Totally up to you!" (10)
Starts with N, ends with ENOPRESSURE→
30D
Infomercial phrase (10)
Starts with A, ends with VASSEENONTV→
31D
Takes care of the bill (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPAYS→
32D
"lol!" (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHAHA→
34D
Secure to a dock (4)
Starts with M, ends with RMOOR→
36D
Olive or avocado, e.g. (3)
Starts with O, ends with LOIL→
39D
Furry foot (3)
Starts with P, ends with WPAW→
43D
29-Across, in Spanish (6)
Starts with S, ends with ASIESTA→
44D
Common sled dog (5)
Starts with H, ends with YHUSKY→
46D
Less green, often (5)
Starts with R, ends with RRIPER→
48D
Tons of, casually (5)
Starts with L, ends with ALOTSA→
49D
Wild hog (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBOAR→
50D
Bunny who made her cartoon debut in "Space Jam" (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALOLA→
51D
Be steaming mad (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFUME→
53D
"ttyl" (3)
Starts with G, ends with GGTG→
55D
Comforting touch (3)
Starts with P, ends with TPAT→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for August 29, 2026?+
75 clues: 40 Across and 35 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Little rapscallions (UMPS); Plunged (DIVED); Object in your inventory, in video games (ITEM).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
Erik Agard has edited the USA Today Crossword since 2020.
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