Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 20, 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, February 20, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/20/25. 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. Flavor enhancer found naturally in tomatoes
- 4A. Apple desktop
- 8A. Kind of syrup served at diners
- 13A. Magnum __: masterpiece
- 15A. Grandma
- 16A. Mistake
- 17A. Young male horse
- 18A. Skips ahead in line
- 19A. Cries and cries
- 20A. "Fingers crossed my advice serves you well!"
- 23A. Creative motivation, for short
- 24A. Affirmative vote
- 25A. Score 100% on
- 27A. Sounds of amazement
- 30A. Ironically humorous
- 32A. "Mulan" invader
- 34A. Thick Japanese soup noodle
- 37A. Winter mo. in the Southern Hemisphere
- 39A. "I've said it ___ and I'll say it again . . ."
- 41A. Generally optimistic attitude
- 44A. Gynecologist, for example
- 45A. What pigs roll around in
- 46A. As well
- 47A. Pop singer Rita
- 48A. 'When will u be here?'
- 50A. "Well, ___ that neat?"
- 52A. Texter's apology
- 54A. Cuttlefish's defense
- 56A. Broadcasts
- 59A. "Just tell me what it'll cost"
- 64A. Hawaiian greeting
- 66A. Approximately
- 67A. Done
- 68A. Interoffice notes
- 69A. Have to have
- 70A. Prefix meaning 'one billionth'
- 71A. Cancun currency
- 72A. Simplicity
- 73A. __ Miserables
- 1D. Chewy Japanese rice cakes
- 2D. Soup scooper
- 3D. Swallows hard
- 4D. Yardstick segment
- 5D. "Moana 2" character who shares a name with a Hawaiian island
- 6D. Fidgety
- 7D. Nut often used in vegan cheese
- 8D. Little kitty sound
- 9D. Venezuelan cornmeal cake
- 10D. Program prior to kindergarten
- 11D. ___ off (prune)
- 12D. Busy hosp. areas
- 14D. "Faster!"
- 21D. As well
- 22D. AirPods, for example
- 26D. Money in Milan
- 28D. Ponytail holder
- 29D. Car that might seat eight passengers
- 31D. Until now
- 33D. Indie singer ___ Case
- 34D. Bun or topknot
- 35D. Opportunities, metaphorically
- 36D. Academy Award recognitions, informally
- 38D. Ruby or sapphire
- 40D. Tool for straightening curly locks
- 42D. Ballerina's balancing point
- 43D. Yes, in French
- 49D. No person in particular
- 51D. Quick snooze
- 53D. 'Yippee!'
- 55D. Where gochujang is a frequently used condiment
- 57D. Nemesis
- 58D. Part of an act
- 60D. Holy service
- 61D. Operates
- 62D. Took the bus
- 63D. Cupid's Greek equivalent
- 64D. Electric violin hookup
- 65D. Author Harper ___
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.
One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.
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