Our USA Today Crossword Hints for December 27, 2024 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, December 27, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 12/27/24. 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. Vapor from a freshly made baozi
- 6A. Go back, like the tide
- 9A. “Easy A” actress Stone
- 13A. Saguaro and prickly pear
- 14A. Fast-food combo order
- 17A. "I'm home, dear!"
- 18A. Temporary
- 19A. Legendary
- 21A. Chuck
- 22A. General ___'s chicken
- 23A. "___ of the Mountains" (Vivek Shraya novel)
- 24A. 'Schitt's Creek' actor Levy
- 26A. Astrophysicist/Queen guitarist Brian
- 27A. "___ you believe it?"
- 28A. Just meh, in slang
- 29A. Taken by mouth
- 31A. "___ Lang Syne"
- 32A. Home-cooked dinner with minimal cleanup
- 36A. Bite-sized hors d'oeuvre
- 37A. "Hard agree"
- 38A. 1982 Disney sci-fi film with a soundtrack by Wendy Carlos
- 39A. Equinox mo.
- 40A. Diva ___ (tampon alternative)
- 43A. ___ G. BIV (rainbow mnemonic)
- 44A. Org. that approves medications
- 47A. Citation style (Abbr.)
- 48A. Singer Sean ___ Lennon
- 49A. Large shade tree
- 50A. Bob who painted "happy little trees"
- 52A. They can be checked out from the Libby app
- 54A. Rhyming exchange of finger-pointing
- 57A. Skateboarding trick
- 58A. Words on some wintery throw pillows
- 59A. Blood vessels
- 60A. Paradise
- 61A. "I'm showing my ___, but . . ."
- 62A. Founded: Abbr.
- 1D. Rift
- 2D. Meditative martial art
- 3D. Reverberated
- 4D. Oodles
- 5D. Small breakfast treat
- 6D. Cars that don't use gas, for short
- 7D. Thai currency
- 8D. Produce flowers
- 9D. CPR provider
- 10D. First encounter in a rom-com
- 11D. Chicken ___ (dish in a wine sauce)
- 12D. Nut in a variety of Snickers
- 15D. ___ Major (constellation)
- 16D. Crafts marketplace where custom wedding rings can be bought
- 20D. Touch tenderly
- 25D. Backs of necks
- 30D. Wolves, in Spanish
- 31D. Tennis legend Arthur
- 32D. Persian Gulf country
- 33D. Sacred object
- 34D. Ube's color
- 35D. Better than most others
- 36D. "Hi, fellow sailor!"
- 37D. Posted inflammatory comments online
- 38D. Swirly clef for flutists
- 40D. "Easy there, buster!"
- 41D. Not nice!!
- 42D. Gets ready to be photographed
- 44D. Guitar neck ridge
- 45D. "Bluey" characters
- 46D. Happy Baby or Mountain Pose
- 51D. Urban pollution
- 53D. Fútbol cheers
- 55D. Sixty secs.
- 56D. Lamb's mom
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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