USA Today Crossword hints and answers for September 10, 2026
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Clues78
Across41
Down37
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Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
"What ___ can I say?" (4)
Starts with E, ends with EELSE→
5A
Pet lovers' group (Abbr.) (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASPCA→
9A
Chain with stacks (4)
Starts with I, ends with PIHOP→
13A
9-Across handout (4)
Starts with M, ends with UMENU→
14A
Seaweed superfood (4)
Starts with K, ends with PKELP→
15A
Colombian corncake (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAREPA→
16A
Pig with tusks (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBOAR→
17A
Frozen treat with a polar bear mascot (4)
Starts with I, ends with EICEE→
18A
"It's Janet, Miss Jackson if you're ___" (5)
Starts with N, ends with YNASTY→
21A
Parts of town (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAREAS→
23A
Suppose (6)
Starts with R, ends with NRECKON→
25A
Ryan's role in "The Notebook" (4)
Starts with N, ends with HNOAH→
26A
Quick punch (3)
Starts with J, ends with BJAB→
29A
Overhead projection? (4)
Starts with H, ends with OHALO→
30A
Superhero's normie identity (8)
Starts with A, ends with OALTEREGO→
32A
Wrinkly-faced pup (3)
Starts with P, ends with GPUG→
34A
High throws (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLOBS→
36A
With 2-Down, West African country home to Freetown (6)
Starts with S, ends with ASIERRA→
37A
"Severance" and "Big Little Lies" actor Scott (4)
Starts with A, ends with MADAM→
39A
Spill the beans (4)
Starts with B, ends with BBLAB→
41A
Producer (5)
Starts with M, ends with RMAKER→
42A
Shows up (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOMES→
44A
"I ___ you big time!" (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOWE→
45A
Included on an email (4)
Starts with C, ends with DCCED→
46A
Stockings that might add a preppy aesthetic to outfits (9)
Starts with K, ends with SKNEEHIGHS→
48A
Highest power? (3)
Starts with N, ends with HNTH→
49A
Element with the shortest name (3)
Starts with T, ends with NTIN→
50A
Something to scratch (4)
Starts with I, ends with HITCH→
52A
Uncertainties (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIFS→
55A
Plane landings, for example (8)
Starts with A, ends with SARRIVALS→
59A
"Clueless" actress Silverstone (6)
Starts with A, ends with AALICIA→
61A
Lean beef cut (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLOIN→
62A
They might be taken with bubbles (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBATHS→
64A
Said yes to (4)
Starts with O, ends with DOKED→
65A
Participated in glee club (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSANG→
66A
Arm of the sea (5)
Starts with I, ends with TINLET→
67A
Snitch (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTELL→
68A
Probability (4)
Starts with O, ends with SODDS→
69A
Icy winter temps (5)
Starts with T, ends with STEENS→
70A
"Toy Story" kid (4)
Starts with A, ends with YANDY→
Down
1D
Remnant of a campfire (5)
Starts with E, ends with REMBER→
2D
See 36-Across (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELEONE→
3D
Classic "RuPaul's Drag Race" challenge (10)
Starts with S, ends with ESNATCHGAME→
4D
"I've figured it out!" (6)
Starts with E, ends with AEUREKA→
5D
Glide down a snowy mountainside (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISKI→
6D
"Popped" chest muscle (3)
Starts with P, ends with CPEC→
7D
Completely spotless (15)
Starts with C, ends with ECLEANASAWHISTLE→
8D
Orange liqueur in a spritz (6)
Starts with A, ends with LAPEROL→
9D
Some savings plans (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIRAS→
10D
"___ a 10 but . . ." (3)
Starts with H, ends with SHES→
11D
Decide (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOPT→
12D
Pick up the check (3)
Starts with P, ends with YPAY→
15D
Home of the original Disneyland (7)
Starts with A, ends with MANAHEIM→
20D
Sushi bar order (4)
Starts with R, ends with LROLL→
22D
Has sushi, say (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEATS→
24D
Gamer who lacks experience (4)
Starts with N, ends with BNOOB→
26D
Spicy Jamaican poultry dish (11)
Starts with J, ends with NJERKCHICKEN→
27D
Concur (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAGREE→
28D
Room and ___ (5)
Starts with B, ends with DBOARD→
31D
Smile, scowl or snort (5)
Starts with R, ends with TREACT→
32D
Get ready for a vacation (4)
Starts with P, ends with KPACK→
33D
Ramen alternative (4)
Starts with U, ends with NUDON→
35D
WordPress offering (4)
Starts with B, ends with GBLOG→
38D
Sessions that probably could've been emails (8)
Starts with M, ends with SMEETINGS→
40D
Second to none (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBEST→
43D
Sarah Snook's "Succession" role (4)
Starts with S, ends with VSHIV→
47D
"I'll do it soon" (6)
Starts with I, ends with TINABIT→
48D
Where to find Senators and Kings? (3)
Starts with N, ends with LNHL→
51D
Groups of actors (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCASTS→
53D
Soccer venue (5)
Starts with F, ends with DFIELD→
54D
"Sorry to say . . ." (5)
Starts with S, ends with YSADLY→
55D
"On top of that . . ." (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALSO→
56D
Where to find a fork? (4)
Starts with R, ends with DROAD→
57D
Cocktail garnish, often (4)
Starts with R, ends with DRIND→
58D
Division of a highway (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELANE→
60D
Wee, wee bit (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIOTA→
63D
Cornish game ___ (3)
Starts with H, ends with NHEN→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for September 10, 2026?+
78 clues: 41 Across and 37 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: "What ___ can I say?" (ELSE); Pet lovers' group (Abbr.) (SPCA); Chain with stacks (IHOP).
Who edits the USA Today Crossword?+
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