Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 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, October 17, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 10/17/24. 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. Travis Kelce's org.
- 4A. Participate in a choir
- 8A. Tender-hearted person
- 13A. The "A" of UAE
- 15A. "Once ___ a time, a few mistakes ago . . ."
- 16A. Italian for love
- 17A. Taylor Swift lyric before "I can't say anything to your face, 'cause look at your face"
- 20A. Grips
- 21A. Intended
- 22A. Poker payment
- 23A. Provided food for
- 24A. Caught a glimpse of
- 27A. "Avert your eyes! I'm blushing!"
- 31A. Area below the lips
- 34A. The Indigo Girls, e.g.
- 35A. Isolated from others
- 36A. "Little Women" actress Saoirse
- 38A. Garment sometimes built into a top
- 40A. In the company of
- 41A. Marvel superhero played by Paul Rudd
- 43A. Tax org.
- 45A. Ye ___ Shoppe
- 46A. Sweet gesture of affection
- 49A. Prefix meaning 'three'
- 50A. Letters before a stage name
- 51A. Acquires
- 53A. Prickly desert plants
- 56A. National song
- 58A. Words that might be part of a self-pep talk
- 61A. Cheese that's "made" backwards
- 63A. Sees romantically
- 64A. BMW competitor
- 65A. Ransack, like a fridge
- 66A. Sit and overthink
- 67A. Noticed
- 68A. Make ___ meet
- 1D. Opposing vote
- 2D. Animal that says "ribbit"
- 3D. Broadway star Benanti
- 4D. Hang
- 5D. Stock debuts
- 6D. Seasonal drink
- 7D. "___ & Juliet" (animated film about feuding garden figurines)
- 8D. Super-long story
- 9D. It might be a bad sign
- 10D. Piece of furniture that the castle's pet dog is turned into in "Beauty and the Beast"
- 11D. "Ur right"
- 12D. 'I accept!'
- 14D. Advil but not ibuprofen
- 18D. Spanish for 'this'
- 19D. Mulligans
- 23D. U.S. state that's the title of a 2024 Taylor Swift song
- 25D. Modify
- 26D. Thick-cut potato slice
- 28D. Rubber duckie's spot
- 29D. Korean automaker
- 30D. "I'm getting close now"
- 31D. Needlework or basketry, e.g.
- 32D. Great respect
- 33D. Complex
- 37D. "I'll pass, thanks"
- 39D. Torah holder
- 42D. Super cool
- 44D. Enters a username and password
- 47D. Big Japanese dogs
- 48D. "Quiet on the ___!"
- 52D. Coupe alternative
- 54D. From the top
- 55D. Bagel-shaped music holders
- 56D. Helper
- 57D. ___ of honor
- 58D. Cards shown to bouncers
- 59D. Pet whose exposed tummy might be a trap
- 60D. Shade
- 62D. RNs' co-workers
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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