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USA Today Crossword July 2, 2026 Answers

Thursday puzzle · 76 clues. Tap “View Answers” on any clue to reveal its solution.

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

Across

"___ officially on a budget!" crossword clue1 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Barbecue side dish crossword clue4 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Sinister forces crossword clue8 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Place to buy flip-flops crossword clue13 Across · 9 lettersView Answers

"Here's what you missed last week" show part crossword clue16 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Barbecue food often topped with cheese crossword clue17 Across · 9 lettersView Answers

Banded rock with a "blue lace" variety crossword clue18 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Fitness coach crossword clue19 Across · 7 lettersView Answers

Smile after seeing how much you've saved crossword clue21 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Feeling inspired by a fireworks show crossword clue22 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Ice cream quantity crossword clue25 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Situate crossword clue26 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

A vet is one crossword clue28 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Some ER staff members crossword clue29 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Get out of town crossword clue30 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Giraffe relatives crossword clue31 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

Buns, pitas, etc. crossword clue33 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

Greek fertility god crossword clue35 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

___ Paulo, Brazil crossword clue36 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Library transaction crossword clue37 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

"That ___ make sense" crossword clue39 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

Excited exclamation after realizing you just got a great deal crossword clue41 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

"hahahaha" crossword clue43 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Qua Baths & ___ (Caesars Palace amenity) crossword clue44 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Garden tool crossword clue45 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Jalapeno, e.g. crossword clue46 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

"6 in the Mornin'" rapper crossword clue49 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

"Monsters, ___" crossword clue50 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Zone crossword clue51 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

"Our treat!" crossword clue52 Across · 7 lettersView Answers

Unmoving crossword clue55 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Frozen, fruit-flavored treats crossword clue57 Across · 9 lettersView Answers

Cheerful tunes crossword clue61 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

"This whole look is doing a lot for me" crossword clue62 Across · 9 lettersView Answers

"Byeee" crossword clue63 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Nautical call for help crossword clue64 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Upon crossword clue65 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Down

"eh, kinda" crossword clue1 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

"Now I get it!" crossword clue2 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Two-___ family crossword clue3 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Uses a colander crossword clue4 Down · 7 lettersView Answers

Authenticating credentials crossword clue5 Down · 6 lettersView Answers

"___ we all?" crossword clue6 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

Used to be crossword clue7 Down · 4 lettersView Answers

Notable time period crossword clue8 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Plant-based barbecue offering you might relish? crossword clue9 Down · 9 lettersView Answers

"Tell me what's on your mind" crossword clue10 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

"Carpe diem" language crossword clue11 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

Completely tired crossword clue12 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

Grocery payment option (Abbr.) crossword clue14 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

"Dealer's choice!" crossword clue15 Down · 10 lettersView Answers

Mary Todd Lincoln, for Cole Escola crossword clue20 Down · 4 lettersView Answers

Big fuss crossword clue22 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Had an eye-opening experience? crossword clue23 Down · 4 lettersView Answers

Digital greeting crossword clue24 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

"Oh, grow up" crossword clue27 Down · 10 lettersView Answers

To's opposite crossword clue30 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Event with inflatable drink holders crossword clue32 Down · 9 lettersView Answers

Cricket item crossword clue33 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

"Go introduce yourself!" crossword clue34 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

___-Caps (candy) crossword clue36 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Bright, like glow sticks crossword clue38 Down · 4 lettersView Answers

Wedding garment crossword clue40 Down · 4 lettersView Answers

First part of a show crossword clue41 Down · 6 lettersView Answers

"Gimme a ___!" crossword clue42 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Ketanji Brown Jackson's grp. crossword clue44 Down · 6 lettersView Answers

Some sandcastle tools crossword clue46 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

Bert's buddy crossword clue47 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

"Him" producer Jordan crossword clue48 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

"Not so!" response crossword clue49 Down · 5 lettersView Answers

Foam footballs and dive rings, e.g. crossword clue53 Down · 4 lettersView Answers

Pet rescue org. crossword clue54 Down · 4 lettersView Answers

Airport screening org. crossword clue56 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

On the town crossword clue58 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Vacation days, e.g. crossword clue59 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

Celebratory mo. for some Virgos crossword clue60 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

About this puzzle

This page lists every clue from the USA Today Crossword published on July 2, 2026, a Thursday, split into Across and Down in clue-number order. Tap View Answers next to any clue to open its solution page, where you'll see the answer, its letter count, and every other date the same clue has appeared.

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