USA Today Crossword hints and answers for July 24, 2026
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Clues78
Across38
Down40
DayFriday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Foot part that might be tapped (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETOE→
4A
Dance move (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSTEP→
8A
Fire-related crime (5)
Starts with A, ends with NARSON→
13A
Jabba the ___ (4)
Starts with H, ends with THUTT→
15A
String on a sneaker (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELACE→
16A
Underworld overlord (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSATAN→
17A
Hormone-related skin issue (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACNE→
18A
Pumpkin patch measure (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACRE→
19A
Reptile that smells with a forked tongue (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESNAKE→
20A
Zodiac-related pickup line (13)
Starts with W, ends with NWHATSYOURSIGN→
23A
Dormitory VIPs (3)
Starts with R, ends with SRAS→
24A
Spent entirely (6)
Starts with U, ends with PUSEDUP→
27A
Skewered dish often served with peanut sauce (5)
Starts with S, ends with YSATAY→
30A
Feat for a daredevil (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSTUNT→
33A
"___ pig's eye!" (3)
Starts with I, ends with AINA→
34A
Point value of a free throw (3)
Starts with O, ends with EONE→
35A
Neckwear for a chilly day (5)
Starts with S, ends with FSCARF→
37A
"Raggedy" boy (4)
Starts with A, ends with YANDY→
38A
"This one's on the house" (14)
Starts with F, ends with EFORYOUNOCHARGE→
42A
Become weary (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETIRE→
43A
Fish in a dragon roll (3)
Starts with E, ends with LEEL→
44A
One who plays a part (5)
Starts with A, ends with RACTOR→
45A
Utterly absurd (5)
Starts with I, ends with EINANE→
47A
Rock that flows (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALAVA→
49A
". . . and stuff like that" (3)
Starts with E, ends with CETC→
50A
Come out on top (3)
Starts with W, ends with NWIN→
53A
Weightlifting unit (3)
Starts with R, ends with PREP→
54A
"The Bachelorette" network (3)
Starts with A, ends with CABC→
57A
First song in a musical (13)
Starts with O, ends with ROPENINGNUMBER→
61A
Insect drawn to light (4)
Starts with M, ends with HMOTH→
63A
Gender-neutral pronoun (4)
Starts with T, ends with YTHEY→
64A
Astrological scales (5)
Starts with L, ends with ALIBRA→
65A
Quote as an authority (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECITE→
66A
Husband of a countess (4)
Starts with E, ends with LEARL→
67A
Coagulates (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCLOTS→
68A
Shredded side dish (4)
Starts with S, ends with WSLAW→
69A
Valuable ore deposit (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELODE→
70A
Solemn promises (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOATHS→
Down
1D
Warm period after a freeze (4)
Starts with T, ends with WTHAW→
2D
"That's gotta hurt!" (4)
Starts with O, ends with HOUCH→
3D
Sicilian volcano (4)
Starts with E, ends with AETNA→
4D
Does an amazing stand-up set (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSLAYS→
5D
Food that might be discounted on Tuesdays (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTACO→
6D
Unbleached linen color (4)
Starts with E, ends with UECRU→
7D
Equal in society (4)
Starts with P, ends with RPEER→
8D
Lend a hand (6)
Starts with A, ends with TASSIST→
9D
The Rockies or the Andes (5)
Starts with R, ends with ERANGE→
10D
Enthusiastic audience reaction, for short (9)
Starts with S, ends with OSTANDINGO→
11D
Grown-up acorn (3)
Starts with O, ends with KOAK→
12D
U-turn from SSW (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENNE→
14D
Prefix meaning "four" (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATETRA→
21D
Final authority (5)
Starts with S, ends with OSAYSO→
22D
Source of solar power (3)
Starts with S, ends with NSUN→
25D
Water ___ the bridge (5)
Starts with U, ends with RUNDER→
26D
Pick up the check (3)
Starts with P, ends with YPAY→
27D
Sentimental person (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESOFTIE→
28D
Formally select (6)
Starts with A, ends with TANOINT→
29D
Red-colored clay (10)
Starts with T, ends with ATERRACOTTA→
30D
Levelheaded (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESANE→
31D
Online provocateur (5)
Starts with T, ends with LTROLL→
32D
MMA org. (3)
Starts with U, ends with CUFC→
36D
Pool player's stick (3)
Starts with C, ends with ECUE→
37D
What the "A" in MoMA stands for (3)
Starts with A, ends with TART→
39D
Hankering (3)
Starts with Y, ends with NYEN→
40D
Place to take shelter (5)
Starts with H, ends with NHAVEN→
41D
Resort city known for cliff diving (8)
Starts with A, ends with OACAPULCO→
46D
Animal that sounds like a pronoun (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEWE→
48D
Diamond pattern (6)
Starts with A, ends with EARGYLE→
51D
Spy's goal (5)
Starts with I, ends with LINTEL→
52D
Mandarin for "hello" (5)
Starts with N, ends with ONIHAO→
54D
Monastery head (5)
Starts with A, ends with TABBOT→
55D
Playoff ___ (guaranteed spot in the postseason) (5)
Starts with B, ends with HBERTH→
56D
Vulgar (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCRASS→
58D
"Close call!" (4)
Starts with P, ends with WPHEW→
59D
Stereotypical techie (4)
Starts with N, ends with DNERD→
60D
Name hidden backwards in "data limit" (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMILA→
61D
Rap battle participants (3)
Starts with M, ends with SMCS→
62D
Acrylic alternative (3)
Starts with O, ends with LOIL→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for July 24, 2026?+
78 clues: 38 Across and 40 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Foot part that might be tapped (TOE); Dance move (STEP); Fire-related crime (ARSON).
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