Our USA Today Crossword Hints for March 17, 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, March 17, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 3/17/25. 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. Poorly lit
- 4A. Long four-wheeled vehicle
- 8A. "Are you sure about that?"
- 12A. "Right away, please!"
- 14A. Slots, blackjack or craps, e.g.
- 16A. Performance also called Jarabe Tapatio
- 18A. Reason why you couldn't do something
- 19A. Once possessed
- 20A. Write quickly
- 21A. To the ___ degree
- 22A. Informal handshake
- 23A. Be seething mad
- 24A. 7, on a grandfather clock
- 26A. Singer Lambert
- 28A. Cozy hideaway
- 29A. New nickname for football's Deion Sanders
- 32A. Cozy place to stay
- 33A. Temp-lowering units
- 34A. October birthstone
- 35A. Pirate's guide to buried treasure
- 37A. ___ the Rainbow (Skittles slogan)
- 39A. Sandwiches often topped with tzatziki
- 41A. Nonkosher meat
- 44A. Murder-mystery board game with accusations
- 45A. Thus
- 46A. Use a razor
- 48A. Pinnacle
- 49A. Grocery carriers
- 51A. Greek god of love
- 52A. Enemy
- 53A. Facebook, Instagram, etc.
- 55A. "Sesame Street" character with a beloved Rubber Duckie
- 57A. Consisted of
- 58A. Soap brand
- 59A. Formal proclamations
- 60A. A ___ in the right direction
- 61A. Loses traction
- 1D. Beaver's structure
- 2D. 'That makes sense'
- 3D. TJ ___ (clothing retailer)
- 4D. HOV ___
- 5D. Approximating suffix
- 6D. Soccer legend who wore No. 9 for Team USA
- 7D. Readily available
- 8D. Tennis champion Swiatek
- 9D. Puerto Rico’s capital
- 10D. “Wait for me!”
- 11D. Balance precariously
- 13D. Outdoor meal often eaten on a blanket
- 14D. Venmo alternative with a green icon
- 15D. Not even
- 17D. Slice
- 22D. Rat race
- 23D. ___-flop
- 24D. Body parts that vibrate when you sing
- 25D. "Gotta think that's wrong"
- 27D. Reality competition most recently won by Nymphia Wind, familiarly
- 29D. Business where you might sip chai with a li'l buddy purring in your lap
- 30D. Long-handled gardening tool
- 31D. In-my-feelings genre
- 36D. Burro
- 38D. Simple shirt
- 40D. Spins
- 41D. Sister chain to Carl's Jr.
- 42D. Steers clear of
- 43D. Flat-topped geological structure
- 45D. 'Green' prefix
- 47D. Walked close behind one's owner, like a dog
- 50D. 'Cut me some ___!'
- 53D. Ooze
- 54D. "Tokyo Ueno Station" author Yu
- 56D. Now ___ seen everything!
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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