Our USA Today Crossword Hints for September 9, 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, September 9, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 9/9/24. 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. Slinky's shape
- 5A. Quiche ingredients
- 9A. Idyllic place
- 13A. Body's midsection
- 14A. Alone
- 15A. Top pick, for short
- 16A. Happen
- 17A. "Set phasers to ___!"
- 18A. Worry
- 19A. Site that reviews Everdell, Terra Mystica, Isle of Cats, etc.
- 22A. Make simpler
- 23A. Pirate's assent
- 24A. Felt sore
- 27A. Snoopy for one
- 29A. Word before "cookie" or "teller"
- 31A. Way up (or down)
- 34A. Blacken on a grill
- 36A. ISP with a butterfly logo
- 37A. Lifesize standee of a beloved figure
- 41A. Mojo Jojo, e.g.
- 42A. Picnic pests
- 43A. Merchandise
- 44A. Overhauled, like a draft
- 47A. Place
- 48A. Freezer coolant
- 49A. "An ___ We Owe" (Amanda Gorman poem)
- 51A. Instrument related to the cor anglais
- 55A. Does way more than is necessary
- 59A. Amateurs' opposites
- 61A. Question of timing
- 62A. Gets out of bed
- 63A. Imitate an owl
- 64A. Plays on the radio
- 65A. "I'm ___ you!" ("Can't fool me!")
- 66A. Counterparts of evens
- 67A. Building block of music
- 68A. Spots
- 1D. Sweet winter drink
- 2D. Oceanic apex predators
- 3D. Possible reply to "You took care of that?"
- 4D. The "L" of "LOTR"
- 5D. School paper
- 6D. "Don't have a clue"
- 7D. Sticky stuff
- 8D. "Jolene," for example
- 9D. Cause and __
- 10D. Jokes that might be morose or morbid
- 11D. Night before
- 12D. Pickleball court divider
- 13D. "___ or not ___ . . ."
- 20D. Word before "reel" or "reflex"
- 21D. Part of a cat that listens for prey (and can openers!)
- 25D. Happen next
- 26D. Dings in bumpers
- 28D. Poke Ball, shapewise
- 29D. Mood rings and Beanie Babies, e.g.
- 30D. Playable race in "World of Warcraft"
- 31D. Winter accessory
- 32D. Narrow gradually
- 33D. "Everything okay between us?"
- 34D. Mobility aid
- 35D. Gender-affirming tx
- 38D. Granola bit
- 39D. Kawaii emoticon
- 40D. Planet with podracing
- 45D. Perching places
- 46D. End of a countdown, typically
- 47D. For each
- 49D. Openly on display
- 50D. Like a complex report
- 52D. Keep a turkey moist
- 53D. Cookies whose "Star Wars" edition has either red or blue creme
- 54D. Crossword VIPs
- 56D. Long-necked bird
- 57D. State home to Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- 58D. Super Mario ___
- 59D. Vietnamese soup
- 60D. Staff
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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