USA Today Crossword October 15, 2026 Answers

Thursday puzzle · 78 clues. Tap “View Answers” on any clue to reveal its solution.

Nora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers

Across

Tortilla chip dip crossword clue1 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Phisher's scheme crossword clue6 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Many a braces wearer, agewise crossword clue10 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

UFO passenger crossword clue14 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Part of the Los Angeles Angels logo crossword clue15 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Gumbo ingredient crossword clue16 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Supervillain's ultimate goal, sometimes crossword clue17 Across · 15 lettersView Answers

Make airtight crossword clue20 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Hinge, e.g. crossword clue21 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Order of business? crossword clue22 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

Six-point plays (Abbr.) crossword clue23 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Supports a fund drive crossword clue24 Across · 7 lettersView Answers

Wows crossword clue25 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

"Enough ___!" crossword clue29 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Holiday also known as the Feast of Lots crossword clue30 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

"Yes, absolutely!" crossword clue31 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Workout unit crossword clue32 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Came to an abrupt halt crossword clue35 Across · 14 lettersView Answers

Flight board stats crossword clue38 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Civil wrong crossword clue39 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Event with affectionate zingers crossword clue40 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Where the rubber meets the road? crossword clue42 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Small clothing size crossword clue43 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

Cruise ship rooms crossword clue44 Across · 6 lettersView Answers

Agency sometimes opposed to the IMF, in "Mission: Impossible" films crossword clue47 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

"Thanks a ___!" ("I owe you!") crossword clue48 Across · 3 lettersView Answers

Word before "plexus" and "power" crossword clue49 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Pink cocktail, for short crossword clue50 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Annual celebration of newly unrestricted works crossword clue52 Across · 15 lettersView Answers

"Darn it!" crossword clue58 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

___ over (examine closely) crossword clue59 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Act overly dramatic crossword clue60 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

Bill dispensers crossword clue61 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

___ control (regulation of housing costs) crossword clue62 Across · 4 lettersView Answers

Keep for longer, like a library book crossword clue63 Across · 5 lettersView Answers

About this puzzle

This page lists every clue from the USA Today Crossword published on October 15, 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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