Our USA Today Crossword Hints for August 17, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a 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 Hints, August 17, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 8/17/25. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- 1A. "Beowulf" and "The Odyssey"
- 6A. "I'm so happy I ___ you"
- 9A. Like a cartoon fox, often
- 12A. ___ grigio
- 13A. Nights before holidays
- 15A. Snow day toy
- 16A. Rack up, like late fees
- 17A. Polite chap
- 18A. SpongeBob and Patrick's jellyfishing equipment
- 19A. "Amidst the Chaos" artist who starred in a 2022 revival of "Into the Woods"
- 22A. Text repeatedly
- 23A. "I'll ___ anything once" (punny message on an Ironman shirt)
- 24A. Common Uncrustables sandwich
- 26A. N95 masks, e.g.
- 28A. Veggie in a Thanksgiving pun, maybe
- 30A. Sofa for a small room
- 32A. 'The L Word' network
- 33A. ___ out (dispense)
- 34A. Places for scheming villains
- 35A. Loving response to "Do you remember that today is our anniversary?"
- 39A. Took a tumble
- 40A. "Cool trick, kiddo!"
- 41A. Everything ___ changed
- 42A. Tasty tidbit
- 44A. Assistance
- 45A. MO city with a famous arch
- 46A. Particularly: Abbr.
- 47A. Target of a pulldown, for short
- 49A. Bluish-green color
- 51A. Outdoor L.A. music venue where 19-Across performed in 2024
- 56A. Not bad but not great
- 57A. Part of a chain
- 58A. Pet's person
- 60A. Weed whackers
- 61A. __ girl!
- 62A. "___ or credit?"
- 63A. UFO pilots
- 64A. Pad see ew ingredient
- 65A. Clear a blackboard
- 1D. ___Pen
- 2D. Bowler's targets
- 3D. Peru native
- 4D. Mini golf venue
- 5D. Backpack part
- 6D. Huge shopping destination
- 7D. At any time
- 8D. Core belief
- 9D. "Sweet dreams!"
- 10D. "Time to face facts"
- 11D. QB's gains
- 14D. Tends to a pot of fondue
- 15D. NBC show featuring "Joke Swap"
- 20D. Tiana's ___ Adventure (log ride)
- 21D. Stay out of sight
- 25D. Cracks jokes
- 26D. Opportunity to demonstrate model behavior?
- 27D. Confident stances
- 29D. Word before "training" or "frenzy"
- 31D. Paving goo
- 32D. "Ah, that's a ___" ("How unfortunate")
- 33D. 'I'm all ears!'
- 36D. Not trans or nonbinary
- 37D. "Do I have your consent?"
- 38D. Like some memories
- 43D. Boxer McCarter
- 45D. "Not so fast!"
- 48D. Silly people
- 50D. Dwelling
- 52D. Dia de ___ Muertos
- 53D. Not fooled by
- 54D. Nneka Ogwumike's org.
- 55D. Floral necklaces
- 56D. "___ Used to Be Mine" ("Waitress" song)
- 59D. GPS suggestion
The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.
The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.
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