USA Today Crossword May 23 2025 Answers (5/23/25)

Our USA Today Crossword May 23, 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 May 23, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 5/23/25, 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	Hail Mary, e.g.
5A	"___ Secretary" (TV drama)
10A	Exasperated sound
14A	"The Gorge" actress Taylor-Joy
15A	Laundry passage
16A	"Mi ___" (Spanish term of endearment)
17A	Country singer Loretta
18A	Amounts of medicine
19A	Retailer that sells hats
20A	Purchase for someone who's feeling lucky
23A	Take a deep breath
24A	Without a plus-one
25A	German exclamation
28A	Boston Marathon winner Linden
29A	Pulled tight
31A	"Dose" of a certain psychedelic
33A	Cheerleader's accessory
35A	European chocolate bar with bubbles
36A	Item in a DJ's collection
39A	Tent support
41A	"Count me in"
42A	Dynamic ___
43A	Sandwich that sometimes adds an "A"
45A	Remove from office
49A	Word before "eight" or "drawing"
51A	W-2 ID
53A	Cell service letters
54A	Itchy "souvenir" from a warm summer night, perhaps
58A	Person whose first language may be ASL (Abbr.)
61A	___ Canal (Egyptian waterway)
62A	Poisonous substance
63A	Hat's edge
64A	___ hustle (extra job)
65A	They often run down the stairs
66A	"The Substance" actress Moore
67A	Newspaper essay
68A	Assortment
1D	Ghostly
2D	"No takers?"
3D	Electronic instruments, for short
4D	North Pole VIP
5D	Nickname for a swoon-worthy character on "Grey's Anatomy"
6D	Sailor's greeting
7D	Common weather event at Burning Man
8D	Fell hard
9D	"Gladiator II" actor Paul
10D	Square transaction
11D	Did an impression of
12D	Allah or Ganesha, e.g.
13D	The "24" of 24/7
21D	NBA All-Star Brand
22D	SI units of mass (Abbr.)
26D	Vehicle in the game of Life
27D	Channel with an app called "Max"
30D	Feel-good genre
32D	Repairs, like socks
33D	Dessert with a lattice crust
34D	"Chicago ___" (NBC drama)
36D	Influencer's upload
37D	Tally up
38D	Dominate
39D	Common email attachment
40D	Yes, in French
43D	Word after "tech" or "frat"
44D	Not as much
46D	Potion
47D	Hun ruler
48D	Itty-bitty
50D	Savory flavor
51D	Soft leather
52D	Pint-___ (tiny)
55D	Clever remark
56D	Other, in Spanish
57D	Wild hog
58D	Oil extracted from the hemp plant
59D	Rock smelted in Stardew Valley
60D	Not bright

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