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USA Today Crossword October 22, 2026 Answers

Thursday puzzle · 78 clues. Tap “View Answers” on any clue to reveal its solution.
Nora WhitfieldNora Whitfield Crossword Editor · Verified answers
Across
Cover removed at a pump crossword clue1 Across · 6 lettersView Answers
It'll do for the present crossword clue7 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
Mother of a spotted newborn crossword clue10 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
Pacific weather phenomenon crossword clue13 Across · 6 lettersView Answers
Insect circling a lamp crossword clue14 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Coffee dispenser crossword clue15 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
18+ people crossword clue16 Across · 6 lettersView Answers
Book for a lazy afternoon crossword clue17 Across · 8 lettersView Answers
Latvia's biggest city crossword clue19 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Puts away some leftovers? crossword clue20 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Shouts crossword clue22 Across · 5 lettersView Answers
Polite refusal crossword clue23 Across · 5 lettersView Answers
Theater scenery crossword clue25 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
Light touches crossword clue26 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Edible stem with holes crossword clue28 Across · 9 lettersView Answers
Yuzu or satsuma, e.g. crossword clue33 Across · 6 lettersView Answers
___ Lanka crossword clue35 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
State south of Lake Erie crossword clue36 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
___ gobi (curry dish) crossword clue37 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
"Stranger Things" actor Sean crossword clue38 Across · 5 lettersView Answers
"One Day Only" event crossword clue40 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Microscope part crossword clue41 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Day, in Spanish crossword clue42 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
Record labels? crossword clue43 Across · 6 lettersView Answers
Opposites of pragmatists crossword clue45 Across · 9 lettersView Answers
Must have crossword clue48 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, for short crossword clue49 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
"The Gram" crossword clue50 Across · 5 lettersView Answers
Parcel of land crossword clue52 Across · 5 lettersView Answers
Sport with frequent horse changes crossword clue55 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Mario ___ World crossword clue56 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
"You owe me nothing now" crossword clue60 Across · 8 lettersView Answers
Response to "am not" crossword clue62 Across · 6 lettersView Answers
Artist Applebroog crossword clue64 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
Lust and pride, for two crossword clue65 Across · 4 lettersView Answers
Country singer Dolly crossword clue66 Across · 6 lettersView Answers
Squishy lump crossword clue67 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
Time for family reunions crossword clue68 Across · 3 lettersView Answers
___ seed bun crossword clue69 Across · 6 lettersView Answers
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Down
Cyclist's selection crossword clue1 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
"Twice as Nice Guarantee" grocer crossword clue2 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Warm and cozy crossword clue3 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Green, herby drizzle on a taco crossword clue4 Down · 13 lettersView Answers
Insect that builds hills crossword clue5 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
Prepares for a selfie crossword clue6 Down · 5 lettersView Answers
Constricting snakes crossword clue7 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Extra NHL periods crossword clue8 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
"But of course!" crossword clue9 Down · 6 lettersView Answers
One-on-one sword fight crossword clue10 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Like a spelling bee response crossword clue11 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Concludes crossword clue12 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Dots on some transit maps crossword clue14 Down · 13 lettersView Answers
Footwear with an old-school vibe crossword clue18 Down · 13 lettersView Answers
Feel poorly crossword clue21 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
The NCAA's Buckeyes crossword clue24 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
Taking to court crossword clue25 Down · 5 lettersView Answers
Like hay bales in a barn crossword clue26 Down · 5 lettersView Answers
Do penance crossword clue27 Down · 5 lettersView Answers
Swim-bike-run race, for short crossword clue29 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
Midwest hub with a Hall of Flags crossword clue30 Down · 5 lettersView Answers
Prepped a skillet, perhaps crossword clue31 Down · 5 lettersView Answers
Digits that help with balance crossword clue32 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Death Valley's state, for short crossword clue33 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" actress Sink crossword clue34 Down · 5 lettersView Answers
Alana, to Este Haim, for short crossword clue39 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
Doc who treats sinusitis crossword clue44 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
Most recent crossword clue46 Down · 6 lettersView Answers
NBC show in its 52nd season crossword clue47 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
Wet bars? crossword clue51 Down · 5 lettersView Answers
Support for a nest egg? crossword clue52 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Second attempt crossword clue53 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Like most Jordanians crossword clue54 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
___-up energy crossword clue55 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Puri flour crossword clue57 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Section of the Clue board crossword clue58 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Vocal quality crucial to Mandarin pronunciation crossword clue59 Down · 4 lettersView Answers
Compete crossword clue61 Down · 3 lettersView Answers
"Addison" singer Addison crossword clue63 Down · 3 lettersView Answers

About this puzzle

This page lists every clue from the USA Today Crossword published on October 22, 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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