USA Today Crossword hints and answers for October 10, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
DaySaturday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Room beneath the rafters (5)
Starts with A, ends with CATTIC→
6A
Cows' mouthfuls (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCUDS→
10A
Assist a jewel thief (4)
Starts with A, ends with TABET→
14A
Not as moist (5)
Starts with D, ends with RDRIER→
15A
Magnum ___ (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOPUS→
16A
In real time (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELIVE→
17A
Soft-serve treat with a chocolate shell (10)
Starts with D, ends with EDIPPEDCONE→
19A
Like testimony in court (4)
Starts with O, ends with LORAL→
20A
Back muscle, for short (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLAT→
21A
Bit of April 1st mischief (5)
Starts with P, ends with KPRANK→
22A
Dorm fixtures (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBEDS→
23A
Grilled corn snacks (6)
Starts with E, ends with SELOTES→
25A
Beer that's heavy on hops (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIPA→
27A
Dog's first trick, often (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSIT→
29A
Habitat for kelp forests (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASEA→
30A
Benson Boone's vocal range (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTENOR→
32A
The night before (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEVE→
33A
"The store ___ opened yet" (5)
Starts with H, ends with THASNT→
36A
Followed orders (6)
Starts with O, ends with DOBEYED→
38A
At a later date (11)
Starts with D, ends with EDOWNTHELINE→
40A
Chain with bread bowls (6)
Starts with P, ends with APANERA→
42A
Steady hands, for a watchmaker (5)
Starts with A, ends with TASSET→
43A
Place to roll over a 401(k) (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIRA→
44A
"These ___ ripe yet" (5)
Starts with A, ends with TARENT→
46A
"House" actor Omar (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEPPS→
50A
Pistachio or pecan (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNUT→
52A
Pull from the soil (6)
Starts with U, ends with TUPROOT→
54A
Alternatives to acrylics (4)
Starts with G, ends with SGELS→
56A
Deepest river in the world (5)
Starts with C, ends with OCONGO→
59A
Cheer at Las Ventas (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOLE→
60A
Artistic inspiration (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMUSE→
61A
"House of Lies" star (10)
Starts with D, ends with EDONCHEADLE→
63A
Shania Twain's vocal range (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALTO→
64A
Vicinity (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
65A
Like many Moroccan courtyards (5)
Starts with T, ends with DTILED→
66A
"Not my cup of tea" (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPASS→
67A
Flat-topped hill (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMESA→
68A
Vehicles with runners (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSLEDS→
Down
1D
Confound (5)
Starts with A, ends with EADDLE→
2D
Courtroom events (6)
Starts with T, ends with STRIALS→
3D
Walk sneakily (6)
Starts with T, ends with ETIPTOE→
4D
Document that provides a custom learning plan (Abbr.) (3)
Starts with I, ends with PIEP→
5D
Pancake often filled with Nutella (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECREPE→
6D
Plant with stimulating leaves (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACOCA→
7D
"___ further review . . ." (4)
Starts with U, ends with NUPON→
8D
___ Donuts (6)
Starts with D, ends with NDUNKIN→
9D
Opposite of NNW (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESSE→
10D
Spiky plant with fleshy leaves (4)
Starts with A, ends with EALOE→
11D
Red chili added to Thai curry (8)
Starts with B, ends with EBIRDSEYE→
12D
Far from forthcoming (7)
Starts with E, ends with EEVASIVE→
13D
No. on a business card (3)
Starts with T, ends with LTEL→
18D
Some medical pros (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDRS→
22D
Doll with a Dreamhouse (6)
Starts with B, ends with EBARBIE→
24D
Second-deepest lake in the U.S. (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETAHOE→
26D
Places with diving boards (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPOOLS→
28D
"Chopped" host Allen (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTED→
30D
Demolition letters (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTNT→
31D
"Boyhood" actor Hawke (5)
Starts with E, ends with NETHAN→
34D
"Gosh darn it!" (6)
Starts with A, ends with SAWRATS→
35D
Drum used for drum rolls (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESNARE→
37D
"The door's open!" (5)
Starts with E, ends with RENTER→
38D
Procedures that help determine ancestry (8)
Starts with D, ends with SDNATESTS→
39D
Is in French? (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEST→
40D
Map marker (3)
Starts with P, ends with NPIN→
41D
Salad green often paired with prosciutto (7)
Starts with A, ends with AARUGULA→
45D
"Play another song!" (6)
Starts with E, ends with EENCORE→
47D
National dog of France (6)
Starts with P, ends with EPOODLE→
48D
Surveyed (6)
Starts with P, ends with DPOLLED→
49D
Knights' horses (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSTEEDS→
52D
"How gross!" (3)
Starts with U, ends with HUGH→
53D
Writers of haiku (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPOETS→
55D
Most August babies (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLEOS→
57D
Binary digits (4)
Starts with O, ends with SONES→
58D
Sweet 16 org. (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANCAA→
60D
State park handout (3)
Starts with M, ends with PMAP→
61D
Hoover or Xiluodu, e.g. (3)
Starts with D, ends with MDAM→
62D
Have a malady (3)
Starts with A, ends with LAIL→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for October 10, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Room beneath the rafters (ATTIC); Cows' mouthfuls (CUDS); Assist a jewel thief (ABET).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
Erik Agard has edited the USA Today Crossword since 2020.
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