Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 21, 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, January 21, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/21/25. 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. YouTube video interruptions
- 4A. Type of citation
- 11A. So cool!
- 14A. British bathroom
- 15A. American author Jane ___ Austin
- 16A. Pro hoops league
- 17A. Jewelry brand Alex and ___
- 18A. Singer with the 2007 No. 1 hit 54-Across
- 19A. ___ favor
- 20A. Hair salon employee
- 22A. French pastry
- 24A. Eroded
- 25A. ___-turvy
- 26A. Come face-to-face with
- 27A. Makes damp
- 28A. Helps out
- 32A. Glowing fireplace bits
- 35A. Cease
- 36A. Country west of Vietnam
- 37A. "You're absolutely right"
- 39A. Participate in a sit-in or a walkout
- 43A. Serene
- 44A. Point at a bull's-eye
- 45A. New prefix?
- 46A. "I can ___ that now"
- 47A. Degree earned after a dissertation defense (Abbr.)
- 48A. 18-Across song with the refrain "please, someone help me"
- 49A. Crushable soda container
- 50A. Author French
- 52A. Pan with high sides
- 53A. ___-in-one (mini-golf feat)
- 54A. 18-Across song depicted by this puzzle's black squares
- 58A. Absolutely loves
- 60A. Person who might finalize a meeting agenda
- 61A. Issued a verdict
- 62A. Lock your keys in the car, for example
- 63A. Flying toy on a string
- 64A. Herbal cafe offerings
- 1D. Alphabetically first state
- 2D. Gives to a cause
- 3D. Evening shindigs
- 4D. Heron's cousin
- 5D. French opposite of "blanc"
- 6D. "Well, of course!"
- 7D. Secrecy-keeping document (Abbr.)
- 8D. Possess
- 9D. Fork prong
- 10D. Put into law
- 11D. "As it's written . . ."
- 12D. Some woodwind players
- 13D. Shaving supply brand
- 21D. "Beethoven Blues" musician Jon
- 23D. Furthest from the top
- 29D. Sandal fastener
- 30D. One of the five senses
- 31D. Go really fast
- 32D. Texas city home to the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
- 33D. Racing game series with green shells, spiny shells and bananas
- 34D. Explosive sounds
- 37D. Appliance similar to an iron
- 38D. Party fixture with free drinks
- 40D. Bonus songs artists come back on stage to perform
- 41D. Closed tightly
- 42D. Apt anagram of "notes"
- 43D. Shrewd
- 51D. Elbow's place
- 52D. Walk through a wetland
- 53D. Spanish greeting
- 55D. Large antlered animal
- 56D. Hawaiian garland
- 57D. Back muscle for short
- 59D. ___ date (info on a syllabus)
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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