Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 28, 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 28, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/28/25. 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. Sense of self-importance
- 4A. Trick or ___
- 9A. Flees
- 14A. "___ que?" (Spanish for "why?")
- 15A. "Monster's Ball" actress Berry
- 16A. Kindle file
- 17A. Surprised Midwestern interjection
- 18A. Ring-shaped island
- 19A. Opposite of ecstasy
- 20A. Document covering how a website tracks and uses your data
- 23A. Optimistic feeling
- 24A. "I know I Mountain ___ it for ya" (Sabrina Carpenter lyric)
- 25A. "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" actress Lana ___
- 29A. Roughage
- 31A. Come out on top
- 32A. Astonishment
- 33A. Piece of corn
- 34A. Femur, e.g.
- 36A. Wildcat with tufted ears
- 37A. Share a meal
- 40A. TikTok and Subway Surfers, e.g.
- 43A. Lead rapper for Blackpink
- 44A. X-Men villain who can control fire
- 46A. Pollinating insect
- 47A. Pop a squat
- 48A. Soup with a shoyu variety
- 49A. An actor might memorize one
- 51A. One of the Stooges
- 53A. Chows down
- 55A. Drury Lane resident, in a nursery rhyme
- 58A. Go after
- 61A. Misbehave
- 62A. One of 10 in Taylor Swift's latest tour
- 63A. Pep
- 64A. Greek letter used in geometry
- 65A. Oil-drilling equipment
- 66A. Leave no ___ unturned
- 67A. Sharpened
- 68A. Distress signal
- 1D. Historic period
- 2D. Magically vanish
- 3D. Dessert with a cookie crust
- 4D. Cuisine with khao soi and pad see ew
- 5D. Like a movie for mature audiences
- 6D. Run off to wed
- 7D. Permit
- 8D. "Wait Wait . . . Don't ___ Me!" (NPR podcast)
- 9D. Guiding light
- 10D. Delivery doc
- 11D. Brit's bathroom
- 12D. 2000 pounds
- 13D. Potentially tricky part of a jigsaw puzzle
- 21D. Skewered dishes
- 22D. More slippery
- 26D. People with their heads in the clouds
- 27D. The "O" of BYOB
- 28D. Tyrannosaurus ___
- 30D. Flub
- 31D. A'ja Wilson's league
- 34D. ___ and switch
- 35D. Approves
- 36D. Nonexperts
- 38D. Cream of the crop
- 39D. Clean Water Act org
- 40D. Situp muscles
- 41D. Pushup muscle
- 42D. As __ my last email
- 45D. Ottawa’s province
- 47D. Las Vegas venue named for its shape
- 48D. Disprove
- 50D. "Challenge accepted!"
- 51D. A lot, in Spanish
- 52D. Frequently
- 54D. Unexpected issues
- 56D. Ada Lovelace's subject
- 57D. Apple tablet?
- 58D. Walgreens competitor
- 59D. Chart-topper
- 60D. Back in time
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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