Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 17, 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, May 17, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/17/24. 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. Picket line crosser
- 5A. Place to order a gimlet
- 8A. Pondered
- 13A. Deal with adversity
- 14A. More than none
- 15A. Fidgety
- 16A. Hundred ___ Wood
- 17A. Olympic blade
- 18A. Like hard bread
- 19A. Treat that can be made with A&W and ice cream
- 22A. Enthusiast
- 23A. Devoured
- 24A. Take in
- 27A. Opposite of pickup
- 30A. "Near, ___, wherever you are . . ."
- 31A. Clog or pump
- 33A. 1973 Supreme Court case overturned in 2022
- 36A. Tricks
- 37A. "Details coming soon"
- 38A. Spine-tingling
- 39A. Late-night Cartoon Network block
- 41A. Olivia and Sally, for two
- 42A. Pancake in Indian cuisine
- 43A. Soup vessel
- 44A. "Beats me," briefly
- 45A. ___ Nevada
- 47A. Fuss
- 48A. Zip
- 51A. Look for treasure in someone else's trash
- 55A. "Dune" and "Star Wars," e.g.
- 58A. Itty bit
- 59A. ___ out (crossed off)
- 60A. Gives the go-ahead
- 61A. A cat's may twitch while playing
- 62A. iPhone assistant
- 63A. "If I do ___ myself"
- 64A. Plotlines across multiple episodes
- 65A. "Ring of ___" ("Fun Home" song)
- 1D. Beginner's knitting project, perhaps
- 2D. Hot chocolaty drink
- 3D. Baker's garment
- 4D. Often-pickled vegetable
- 5D. "Toy Story 4" character whose updated look features capris
- 6D. Mo ___ (Palestinian American comedian)
- 7D. Great Barrier ___
- 8D. Bricklayer
- 9D. Remove from a social media pic
- 10D. "Like a good neighbor" insurance company
- 11D. Class that might discuss metaphors
- 12D. Steep in indigo, say
- 14D. Take care of
- 20D. Most minimal
- 21D. Name of a cereal, a magazine and a board game
- 25D. Stranger Things actress Sink
- 26D. Forest flora
- 27D. Sales event promising low prices
- 28D. Gum brand that sounds out of this world
- 29D. Some mattress material
- 31D. Me too
- 32D. Green Monopoly piece
- 34D. Seller
- 35D. Not strong
- 36D. Passing trends
- 37D. II
- 40D. Inbox junk
- 44D. Lofty goals
- 46D. "Thor" actress Rene
- 47D. Room that might have a slanted ceiling
- 48D. ___ cut (short, fairylike hairdo)
- 49D. "Each and ___ one"
- 50D. Counterparts of manis
- 52D. Pocketed bread
- 53D. Fly high
- 54D. Home office need
- 55D. Hit song by ABBA or Rihanna
- 56D. Letters before an alias
- 57D. Like characters in a yaoi manga
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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