USA Today Crossword hints and answers for July 1, 2026
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Clues74
Across39
Down35
DayWednesday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
5A
"Calvin and Hobbes" bully (3)
Starts with M, ends with EMOE→
8A
Invent, like a phrase (4)
Starts with C, ends with NCOIN→
12A
"i'm cackling" (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHAHA→
13A
Certain term of address (4)
Starts with M, ends with MMAAM→
14A
Prefix for "biography" (4)
Starts with A, ends with OAUTO→
15A
Crossword enthusiast (aka you!) (14)
Starts with C, ends with TCRUCIVERBALIST→
18A
Lets out frustration through one's feet (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSTOMPS→
19A
Org. that sets emissions standards (3)
Starts with E, ends with AEPA→
20A
Forensics franchise (3)
Starts with C, ends with ICSI→
22A
___ booth (common prom kiosk) (5)
Starts with P, ends with OPHOTO→
23A
Engine's hum (5)
Starts with T, ends with MTHRUM→
25A
Not just my (3)
Starts with O, ends with ROUR→
26A
Dispense onto a griddle, like batter (4)
Starts with P, ends with RPOUR→
27A
It helps a pupil see the light? (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIRIS→
28A
Spanish for "now" (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAHORA→
30A
"___, Brute?" (4)
Starts with E, ends with UETTU→
31A
Rollaway bed (3)
Starts with C, ends with TCOT→
32A
Agitates (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRILES→
33A
Did a top-notch job (9)
Starts with C, ends with TCRUSHEDIT→
37A
Philosopher John to whom the concept "Revolt is the right of the people" is often attributed (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELOCKE→
40A
Large Australian bird (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEMU→
41A
___ paneer (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSAAG→
45A
"Skip me" (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIPASS→
46A
Very dry (4)
Starts with A, ends with DARID→
47A
Tippity-top (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACME→
48A
___ Dew (3)
Starts with M, ends with NMTN→
49A
Hit that may go out of the park (5)
Starts with H, ends with RHOMER→
51A
Like the quariwarmi (5)
Starts with I, ends with NINCAN→
52A
It might be out for curbside pickup (3)
Starts with B, ends with NBIN→
53A
Insect that evolved from vespoid wasp ancestors (3)
Starts with A, ends with TANT→
54A
Daisylike flowers (6)
Starts with A, ends with SASTERS→
56A
It might manage a company's assets (14)
Starts with C, ends with TCORPORATETRUST→
60A
___ vera (4)
Starts with A, ends with EALOE→
62A
Swerve (4)
Starts with V, ends with RVEER→
63A
Steamer covers (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLIDS→
64A
Lock lips (4)
Starts with K, ends with SKISS→
65A
TwoSet Violin member Chen (4)
Starts with E, ends with YEDDY→
Down
1D
Pot brownie compound (3)
Starts with T, ends with CTHC→
2D
Eavesdropping distance (7)
Starts with E, ends with TEARSHOT→
3D
5-0 soccer game, e.g. (7)
Starts with S, ends with TSHUTOUT→
4D
Vehicles with Jarritos and tortas (10)
Starts with T, ends with STACOTRUCKS→
5D
Great conductors (8)
Starts with M, ends with SMAESTROS→
6D
Crew team blade (3)
Starts with O, ends with ROAR→
7D
Smoldering bits in fire pits (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEMBERS→
8D
Fried squid appetizer (8)
Starts with C, ends with ICALAMARI→
9D
"Yes, monsieur!" (3)
Starts with O, ends with IOUI→
10D
"Fine by me" (7)
Starts with I, ends with LITSCOOL→
11D
"I'm a maybe" (7)
Starts with N, ends with ENOTSURE→
13D
Award for ice hockey defenseman Caroline Harvey at the 2026 Olympics (3)
Starts with M, ends with PMVP→
16D
"if u ask me" (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIMO→
17D
_uxiliary _ower _nit (3)
Starts with A, ends with UAPU→
21D
Some savings plans (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIRAS→
22D
Hard hats, e.g. (3)
Starts with P, ends with EPPE→
24D
"Good to see you!" (7)
Starts with H, ends with EHITHERE→
27D
Post-op destination (3)
Starts with I, ends with UICU→
29D
Touches on something upsetting (10)
Starts with H, ends with EHITSANERVE→
34D
Molds into something new (8)
Starts with R, ends with SRESHAPES→
35D
Part of UAE (8)
Starts with E, ends with SEMIRATES→
36D
Bath bomb that doesn't fizz, say (3)
Starts with D, ends with DDUD→
37D
Tire swing support (4)
Starts with L, ends with BLIMB→
38D
Kind of illusion (7)
Starts with O, ends with LOPTICAL→
39D
Ricotta-filled pastry (7)
Starts with C, ends with ICANNOLI→
42D
Built up, like interest (7)
Starts with A, ends with DACCRUED→
43D
Accumulated (7)
Starts with A, ends with DAMASSED→
44D
___ Alpha (3)
Starts with G, ends with NGEN→
46D
Coast Starlight operator (6)
Starts with A, ends with KAMTRAK→
50D
Artist Yoko (3)
Starts with O, ends with OONO→
51D
Wednesday Addams' cousin (3)
Starts with I, ends with TITT→
55D
Oceans (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSEAS→
57D
Towel holder (3)
Starts with R, ends with DROD→
58D
"thank u, next" singer, to fans (3)
Starts with A, ends with IARI→
59D
Rugby equivalent of a touchdown (3)
Starts with T, ends with YTRY→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for July 1, 2026?+
74 clues: 39 Across and 35 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Quiz (TEST); "Calvin and Hobbes" bully (MOE); Invent, like a phrase (COIN).
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