USA Today Crossword hints and answers for June 20, 2026
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Clues71
Across34
Down37
DaySaturday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
COVID protection gear (4)
Starts with M, ends with KMASK→
5A
Pet collar attachment (5)
Starts with I, ends with GIDTAG→
10A
Reddit or Instacart (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAPP→
13A
Observed (4)
Starts with E, ends with DEYED→
14A
"Hello," in Mandarin (5)
Starts with N, ends with ONIHAO→
15A
King Kong and Donkey Kong, e.g. (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAPES→
16A
Content highlighted on Spotify's or Netflix's homepage (10)
Starts with N, ends with ENEWRELEASE→
18A
___ and needles (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPINS→
19A
Pub drinks (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALES→
20A
Not saying a word (6)
Starts with S, ends with TSILENT→
22A
Social movement addressing the unequal impacts of global warming (14)
Starts with C, ends with ECLIMATEJUSTICE→
27A
Tiny amounts (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIOTAS→
28A
Clothing brand with a crocodile logo (7)
Starts with L, ends with ELACOSTE→
29A
Like a plot with many surprises (6)
Starts with T, ends with YTWISTY→
31A
Feeling down (4)
Starts with G, ends with MGLUM→
32A
"Indeed" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with SYES→
33A
App Store platform (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIOS→
35A
Enjoyed some cheese and crackers (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
36A
Something on a list of downsides (3)
Starts with C, ends with NCON→
39A
Green chip dip, for short (4)
Starts with G, ends with CGUAC→
41A
"LOL!" (6)
Starts with H, ends with AHAHAHA→
46A
"Not ___ lie . . ." (5)
Starts with G, ends with AGONNA→
47A
Tribe headquartered in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (14)
Starts with C, ends with NCHEROKEENATION→
49A
Mushrooms with an earthy flavor (6)
Starts with M, ends with SMORELS→
51A
News anchor Burnett (4)
Starts with E, ends with NERIN→
52A
"Unacceptable!" (10)
Starts with T, ends with KTHATSNOTOK→
57A
Like most basketball players (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTALL→
58A
Society for smarty-pants (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMENSA→
59A
Spice Girl Halliwell (4)
Starts with G, ends with IGERI→
60A
Friend during a conflict (4)
Starts with A, ends with YALLY→
61A
Conclusion (3)
Starts with E, ends with DEND→
62A
Predator that shares a color scheme with Oreos and crosswords (4)
Starts with O, ends with AORCA→
Down
1D
"Of Mice and ___" (3)
Starts with M, ends with NMEN→
2D
"Indeed, captain!" (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAYE→
3D
Stitch (3)
Starts with S, ends with WSEW→
4D
TV shows like "Squid Game" (7)
Starts with K, ends with SKDRAMAS→
5D
Small bay (5)
Starts with I, ends with TINLET→
6D
Fuel for most semi trucks (6)
Starts with D, ends with LDIESEL→
7D
Article in some hip-hop titles (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATHA→
8D
Common remote batteries (3)
Starts with A, ends with SAAS→
9D
Takes a turn for the worse (9)
Starts with G, ends with HGOESSOUTH→
11D
Tube-shaped pasta with quill-like ends (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPENNE→
12D
Wordless call for attention (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
15D
Advanced H.S. class covering Toni Morrison (5)
Starts with A, ends with TAPLIT→
17D
"The Incredibles" mom (10)
Starts with E, ends with LELASTIGIRL→
21D
"I'm back!" (10)
Starts with I, ends with NITSMEAGAIN→
22D
Sao Paulo, e.g. (4)
Starts with C, ends with YCITY→
23D
"Parks and Recreation" actor Rob (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOWE→
24D
"Indeed" (4)
Starts with I, ends with SITIS→
25D
Fancy British car, for short (3)
Starts with J, ends with GJAG→
26D
Campus near the Getty Museum (4)
Starts with U, ends with AUCLA→
30D
"I'm not following" (9)
Starts with Y, ends with EYOULOSTME→
34D
Polio vaccine developer (4)
Starts with S, ends with KSALK→
36D
Coffee container (8)
Starts with C, ends with RCANISTER→
37D
"That's bad news!" (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOHNO→
38D
Bread used to scoop curry (4)
Starts with N, ends with NNAAN→
40D
British rapper Central ___ (3)
Starts with C, ends with ECEE→
42D
Chappell Roan song whose title is spelled out in its chorus (7)
Starts with H, ends with OHOTTOGO→
43D
Like a piercing voice (6)
Starts with S, ends with LSHRILL→
44D
With enthusiasm (6)
Starts with K, ends with YKEENLY→
45D
Financial obligations (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDEBTS→
47D
Color similar to salmon (5)
Starts with C, ends with LCORAL→
48D
Artemis II org. (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANASA→
49D
Instagram's parent company (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMETA→
53D
Female chicken (3)
Starts with H, ends with NHEN→
54D
"Your point is . . . ?" (3)
Starts with A, ends with DAND→
55D
Goblin relative (3)
Starts with O, ends with CORC→
56D
Rio automaker (3)
Starts with K, ends with AKIA→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for June 20, 2026?+
71 clues: 34 Across and 37 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: COVID protection gear (MASK); Pet collar attachment (IDTAG); Reddit or Instacart (APP).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
Erik Agard has edited the USA Today Crossword since 2020.
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