Our USA Today Crossword Hints for January 4, 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 4, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 1/4/25. 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. Huge hit
- 6A. Place to get a hot stone massage
- 9A. Sci-fi saga with sandworms
- 13A. Dye worn at some weddings
- 14A. Up to, informally
- 15A. ___ noir (wine)
- 16A. Feeds the pot
- 17A. Game with Skip cards
- 18A. Fails to mention
- 19A. Film director's order
- 22A. Section of theater seats
- 23A. Dress worn with a choli
- 24A. Letters on a Cardinals baseball cap
- 27A. Genetic molecule
- 29A. How tragic
- 34A. "Silly goose!"
- 36A. Illegal pitching motion
- 39A. Currency of Mexico
- 40A. Quaint place to stay the night
- 43A. Give off, like light or heat
- 44A. Pet food brand
- 45A. Small bit of land in the sea
- 46A. "Give Me One ___" (Tracy Chapman song)
- 48A. Get into lotus position, say
- 50A. Pigs' digs
- 51A. Software test version
- 54A. Dynamite K-pop group
- 56A. 'This *always* happens to me'
- 62A. Expire, like a subscription
- 64A. Full-time athlete
- 65A. Dugout boat
- 66A. "Return of the Jedi" critters
- 67A. Incoming flight stat
- 68A. Ring-shaped reef
- 69A. Understands
- 70A. Beaver's building project
- 71A. __ bar (serves drinks)
- 1D. Fifteen-time NBA All-Star O'Neal, familiarly
- 2D. List that might include specials
- 3D. Opposed to
- 4D. Contemptuous smile
- 5D. Really must be going
- 6D. Leave gobsmacked
- 7D. Pub orders
- 8D. Honolulu hello
- 9D. Nickel and ___
- 10D. Volt or ohm
- 11D. 'Sorry ___ sorry!'
- 12D. UFO pilots
- 15D. Put forth
- 20D. Take responsibility for
- 21D. "American Fiction" actress Alexander
- 24D. Like a designated driver
- 25D. Central idea
- 26D. Winona's "Beetlejuice" role
- 28D. Dancing Queen band
- 30D. Sunblock stats
- 31D. Makes airtight
- 32D. Positive quality
- 33D. Nickname for Dorothy
- 35D. Granola pieces
- 37D. Flu shot location
- 38D. A smaller amount
- 41D. Place to order an omelet
- 42D. Cute housepet who might sleep in a cardboard box
- 47D. Double-reeded woodwinds
- 49D. Co. that introduced the hard disk drive
- 52D. Wrote an email, say
- 53D. Major artery
- 55D. Rock used for some roof tiles
- 56D. Parking place
- 57D. Disapproving sounds
- 58D. Latte topper
- 59D. Privy to
- 60D. Bow out of a round of poker
- 61D. Slithery sea creatures
- 62D. Race segment
- 63D. Sense of wonder
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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