USA Today Crossword July 16 2025 Answers (7/16/25)

Our USA Today Crossword July 16, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword 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 July 16, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 7/16/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	"Money, Money, Money" group
5A	Reggae precursor
8A	Jason and Travis, to Donna Kelce
12A	Overly critical
14A	Rowing equipment
16A	Iridescent birthstone
17A	Banded gem
18A	Strongly encourage
19A	Crumbly cheese in a Greek salad
20A	"And that's the truth!"
23A	"The Neighborhood" star Tichina
25A	Wave Field architect Maya
26A	Night before an important day
27A	Orator's platform
28A	Fruit with a medjool variety
31A	Has the courage
33A	Double-helix molecule
34A	End-of-season store event, often
35A	Puffed corn cereal
36A	"I'm playing the world's smallest violin"
40A	Driver's licenses, e.g.
41A	Phone protector
42A	Name that's an anagram of 43-Down
45A	Meat sometimes used to wrap other meats
48A	Throat-clearing sound
49A	Total hassle
50A	Chapter of history
51A	Large part of a jerboa
53A	Gets rid of mistakes
55A	McDonald's collectibles for kids
59A	Up to the task
60A	Details, for short
61A	40-40, in tennis
64A	Climber's reward at the summit
65A	Item thrown at a bull's-eye
66A	Goosebump-inducing
67A	Grabs a bite
68A	"Help us!" letters
69A	___ the deal
1D	"Now I see!"
2D	Doritos or Fritos package
3D	Super-smart person
4D	Houston baseball team
5D	"___ Meets Body" (Death Cab for Cutie song)
6D	NBA All-Star Malone known as "The Mailman"
7D	Diamond sock pattern
8D	Spot for a catnap
9D	Conversation starter
10D	Indigenous
11D	Puts on the schedule
13D	Weak spot for Achilles
15D	Big rig
21D	Wednesday ___ (role for Jenna Ortega)
22D	Curly salad green
23D	Use the + sign
24D	Participated in a 5K, perhaps
29D	Microbrewery brew
30D	Show the ropes
32D	Woodcutter's tool
34D	Oceania's largest city
35D	It's fate!
37D	___ de Janeiro
38D	"The Facts of Life" star Charlotte
39D	Say "I still love you," say
43D	Fib
44D	Social connections
45D	Act appropriately
46D	Saudi ___
47D	Smooth-coated pill
48D	Sports venues
49D	Check recipients
52D	Among
54D	Went on horseback
56D	Congregants' seats
57D	Hairstyle for Diana Ross
58D	Places to park
62D	Spy org.
63D	Slithery fish

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