Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 23, 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 23, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/23/25. 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. Preschool basics
- 5A. Evils
- 9A. Performs in a play
- 13A. Nail polish layer
- 14A. Get a giggle out of
- 15A. Love Song singer Bareilles
- 16A. Agitate
- 17A. RC and Pepsi
- 18A. In your dreams!
- 19A. Portuguese "hello"
- 20A. Take a chance
- 22A. Barrage, like with questions
- 24A. Bowling alley divisions
- 25A. Island where Excalibur was forged
- 26A. Lions' locks
- 29A. ___ out (withdraw)
- 30A. Actress Hatcher
- 31A. Vulture's claws
- 33A. Amount of danger or loss one is willing to accept
- 38A. Browns with high heat
- 39A. ___ mater
- 41A. Indent key
- 44A. Stink to high heaven
- 45A. Card used to sneak into a bar
- 47A. Columbian corn cake
- 49A. Falling stars
- 50A. Measure of earthquake strength
- 54A. Fast-swimming shark
- 55A. Cake layers
- 56A. Talks and talks and talks
- 60A. Unidentified author, for short
- 61A. Wiped out
- 62A. Olympic fencing blade
- 63A. Christmas candy shape
- 64A. Meat in tave kosi
- 65A. Minor argument
- 1D. Cirque du Soleil performer
- 2D. Get frustrated to one's breaking point
- 3D. Fried Squid Dish
- 4D. Sault ___ Marie, Michigan
- 5D. Exclamation after realizing your younger colleagues don't get your references
- 6D. Quiet period
- 7D. Aspiring lawyer's exam
- 8D. Get-together informally
- 9D. Carne ___
- 10D. Excalibur, in Las Vegas
- 11D. ___ dips (arm workout)
- 12D. In the least amount of danger
- 14D. Tree nut with a little cap
- 20D. "Avatar" actor Dileep
- 21D. Supreme Court justice Kagan
- 23D. Perfect happiness
- 26D. "Mr. Robot" actor Rami
- 27D. Amber or pale beers
- 28D. Neither's partner
- 31D. Canvas bag
- 32D. Two, in a game of craps
- 34D. Gold purity measure
- 35D. Election day: Abbr.
- 36D. "___ from 5 to 7" (Agnès Varda film)
- 37D. Qatar leader
- 40D. Targets of browser blockers
- 41D. Airport landing area
- 42D. Grande who plays Glinda in the "Wicked" film
- 43D. Summon with a hand gesture
- 45D. Celebratory meal
- 46D. Georgia airport code
- 48D. Device for calling
- 49D. Seasonal Golden Arches sandwich
- 51D. List-ending abbreviation
- 52D. Poet laureate Dove
- 53D. "That doesn't ___ right"
- 57D. Bluesky or Bumble
- 58D. Veggie served mushy in England
- 59D. Complete collection
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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