Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 20, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging and the player must use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle. It is a great way to pass the time and challenge oneself.
USA Today Crossword Hints, August 20, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/20/25. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- 1A. "So frustrating!"
- 5A. "Holy moly!"
- 9A. That guy?
- 12A. Preserves in salt, say
- 14A. "___ the Cat" (children's book series)
- 15A. "Okay!"
- 16A. Pioneer in arcade games
- 17A. Miss, in Spanish (Abbr.)
- 18A. Cheerios ingredients
- 19A. Sound's pitch, quality, etc.
- 21A. Unbelievably wondrous events
- 23A. Growing older while embracing natural change
- 26A. Three-letter deli order
- 27A. Any minute now
- 28A. Dorm supervisors
- 29A. "Happy birthday to ___"
- 30A. Anatomical pouches
- 32A. Takes a break
- 36A. 'Smooth Operator' singer
- 38A. Admonition to guests hiding at a surprise party
- 39A. Soil
- 40A. Courtroom note taker, for short
- 42A. Bumpy amphibian
- 44A. Belonging to us
- 45A. "So frustrating!"
- 47A. Coagulate
- 49A. "Party in the ___" (Miley Cyrus hit)
- 50A. Tax pro
- 53A. Descriptor for rapid acceleration
- 56A. Like some franchises and dialects
- 58A. Gender identity label
- 59A. ___ out (barely achieved)
- 60A. "Aunts," in Spanish
- 62A. Pours
- 65A. Billions of years
- 66A. 'Como ___ usted?'
- 67A. Instrument that has between 18 and 21 strings
- 68A. Furry friend
- 69A. Like some thoughts
- 70A. Changes the color of
- 1D. Healthcare law since 2010, for short
- 2D. Dull routine
- 3D. Thankfulness
- 4D. 'Great blue' wading bird
- 5D. Mini-albums briefly
- 6D. Type of cake often paired with coconut pecan frosting
- 7D. Top story
- 8D. More beloved
- 9D. "Greetings, everyone!"
- 10D. Brand of chips
- 11D. Like some buns
- 13D. Performs "Happy Birthday," say
- 15D. Locked in on the task at hand
- 20D. They can be inflated or bruised
- 22D. In the distance
- 23D. Chasm
- 24D. Rub in a win
- 25D. Cook in the oven
- 31D. "Thou ___ not . . ."
- 33D. Iowa home to Briar Cliff and Morningside universities
- 34D. Have faith in
- 35D. Cat in need of a home, perhaps
- 37D. Official language of Ireland (Abbr.)
- 41D. Rice-shaped pasta
- 43D. Gloom's rhyming partner
- 46D. Borrowed for a fee
- 48D. Former Russian rulers
- 50D. Advance slowly
- 51D. Black tea type
- 52D. Star's representative
- 54D. Lift up
- 55D. "To repeat ..."
- 57D. Passports, green cards, etc.
- 61D. Maple syrup source
- 63D. Scottish denial
- 64D. Many prom attendees: Abbr.
The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.
The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.
One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.
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