USA Today Crossword hints and answers for June 23, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
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Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Helps with a scam, say (5)
Starts with A, ends with SABETS→
6A
Belted out a tune (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSANG→
10A
Sound devices that might be cranked to 11 (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAMPS→
14A
Beauty product thicker than toner (5)
Starts with S, ends with MSERUM→
15A
Pretty Yende solo (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
16A
Toy horn's sound (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTOOT→
17A
Chamomile and peppermint drinks (10)
Starts with H, ends with SHERBALTEAS→
19A
Supernatural glow (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAURA→
20A
Visitor from outer space (5)
Starts with A, ends with NALIEN→
21A
Birthstone sometimes mistaken for ruby (6)
Starts with G, ends with TGARNET→
23A
Prolific inventor Nikola (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATESLA→
25A
Sticky fossil excavation site (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTARPIT→
27A
Spanish for "more" (3)
Starts with M, ends with SMAS→
28A
Move to and ___ (3)
Starts with F, ends with OFRO→
30A
Get even with? (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETIE→
31A
Path of a jump shot (3)
Starts with A, ends with CARC→
34A
Where the Eucharist is prepared (5)
Starts with A, ends with RALTAR→
36A
Shopaholic's destination (4)
Starts with M, ends with LMALL→
38A
"Arrivederci!" (4)
Starts with C, ends with OCIAO→
39A
Metallica and Black Sabbath, e.g. (15)
Starts with H, ends with SHEAVYMETALBANDS→
42A
Initial poker bet (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANTE→
43A
Stately trees in historic towns (4)
Starts with E, ends with SELMS→
44A
Took a tumble (5)
Starts with A, ends with TATEIT→
45A
4G ___ (3)
Starts with L, ends with ELTE→
46A
Prefix meaning "before" (3)
Starts with P, ends with EPRE→
47A
Teensy bit (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTAD→
49A
Spherical lip balm brand (3)
Starts with E, ends with SEOS→
50A
Large plots of land (6)
Starts with T, ends with STRACTS→
53A
Pigs with tusks (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBOARS→
55A
"Let's bet even more money" (6)
Starts with I, ends with EIRAISE→
57A
Works with meters, sometimes (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPOEMS→
59A
Words on a page (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTEXT→
60A
Surprised second look (10)
Starts with D, ends with EDOUBLETAKE→
65A
Heaviest fencing blade (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEPEE→
66A
Currency in Cyprus (4)
Starts with E, ends with OEURO→
67A
"Honest!" (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENOLIE→
68A
Green fuzz on a rock (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMOSS→
69A
Construction location (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESITE→
70A
Move stealthily (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSNEAK→
Down
1D
Electric guitar wood (3)
Starts with A, ends with HASH→
2D
Insect on a honey jar (3)
Starts with B, ends with EBEE→
3D
Show up on the wrong day, say (3)
Starts with E, ends with RERR→
4D
Big band instruments (5)
Starts with T, ends with STUBAS→
6D
Fill completely (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESATE→
7D
"Why ___ you at work?" (5)
Starts with A, ends with TARENT→
8D
"Empire" actress Long (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANIA→
9D
Cooker on a patio (8)
Starts with G, ends with LGASGRILL→
10D
Centipede developer (5)
Starts with A, ends with IATARI→
11D
Person who enjoys an uphill battle? (11)
Starts with M, ends with RMOUNTAINEER→
12D
Tiny hole in a sponge (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPORE→
13D
"This instant!" (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSTAT→
18D
"You're full of it!" (4)
Starts with L, ends with RLIAR→
22D
Primate studied to understand human evolution (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAPE→
23D
Innate gift (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTALENT→
24D
Levies on inherited wealth (11)
Starts with E, ends with SESTATETAXES→
26D
"Finally!" (6)
Starts with A, ends with TATLAST→
27D
Taj ___ (5)
Starts with M, ends with LMAHAL→
29D
Egg dish such as khai jiao (6)
Starts with O, ends with TOMELET→
32D
They've got tuners for tunes (6)
Starts with R, ends with SRADIOS→
33D
Prices (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOSTS→
35D
Rd. similar to a blvd. (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAVE→
37D
Casino cash source (3)
Starts with A, ends with MATM→
38D
Pet that may claim your lap (3)
Starts with C, ends with TCAT→
40D
BMW alternative (8)
Starts with M, ends with SMERCEDES→
41D
Broken mirror and spilled salt, to some (8)
Starts with B, ends with SBADOMENS→
46D
Faux ___ (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPAS→
48D
Brother of Cain (4)
Starts with A, ends with LABEL→
51D
Custom-made ceremonies? (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRITES→
52D
Burst of growth (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSPURT→
54D
___ Martin (Bond's car) (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASTON→
55D
Line on a list (4)
Starts with I, ends with MITEM→
56D
Confiscated car (4)
Starts with R, ends with OREPO→
58D
Instrument with octave keys (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOBOE→
61D
"Of course, ma cherie" (3)
Starts with O, ends with IOUI→
62D
Ye olde pub pour (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
63D
Carnival automaker (3)
Starts with K, ends with AKIA→
64D
Frightened shriek (3)
Starts with E, ends with KEEK→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for June 23, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Helps with a scam, say (ABETS); Belted out a tune (SANG); Sound devices that might be cranked to 11 (AMPS).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
Erik Agard has edited the USA Today Crossword since 2020.
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