Our USA Today Crossword Hints for May 5, 2024 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, May 5, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 5/5/24. 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. Facial feature of Kakashi Hatake
- 5A. Pasta strainer, for example
- 10A. Main point
- 14A. Strong impulse
- 15A. Military academy student
- 16A. "Big" or "bright" notion
- 17A. Performs a celebratory maneuver after a NASCAR race, say
- 19A. Rainbow ___ (item waved at a pride parade)
- 20A. More nimble
- 21A. Kaki furai shellfish
- 23A. ___ on (ruminate about)
- 26A. "Square ___ in a round hole"
- 27A. Unreturned serve from Serena Williams
- 29A. Commit even more strongly
- 34A. "She bested me"
- 36A. Once more
- 37A. "Masters of Sex" network
- 38A. Cooking spray brand
- 39A. Japanese currency
- 41A. Close pal
- 42A. Used a stool
- 43A. What __ chopped liver?
- 44A. Statement of beliefs
- 46A. Make this face: 😉
- 48A. "The Fantastic Four" supervillain
- 51A. Chimps and gorillas
- 52A. "All seats are full" letters
- 53A. Pass into law
- 55A. On the same wavelength
- 59A. Raised, like a child
- 63A. 'The Red Planet'
- 64A. Special entryway for a pooch
- 67A. Tweak, like text
- 68A. Nepali or Tibetan, e.g.
- 69A. Prefix for present
- 70A. Midday rests
- 71A. Group with a Brain Training app
- 72A. Feature of Janis Joplin's voice
- 1D. Bubble bath lather
- 2D. Soybeans or corn
- 3D. New ___ (many an astrologer)
- 4D. Lives
- 5D. Got the ball past the goalie
- 6D. 'At Seventeen' singer Janis
- 7D. Www.tuskegee.___
- 8D. President's override
- 9D. Website with crafts
- 10D. Naturally talented
- 11D. Chatter between busybodies
- 12D. Cook over high heat
- 13D. IDs on pet collars
- 18D. Morning moisture
- 22D. Goes on a shopping spree, say
- 24D. Gave temporarily
- 25D. Schlep
- 27D. Texas landmark
- 28D. "Garfield" or "Crabgrass"
- 30D. "Chacma" monkey
- 31D. "Set It Up" actress Lucy
- 32D. Pearl Krabs or Moby Dick
- 33D. Do, re, mi, e.g.
- 34D. Apple tablet?
- 35D. Powerful businessperson
- 40D. Slip up
- 45D. Fawn's mom
- 47D. Person with a capote de brega
- 49D. Has confidence in
- 50D. Place to dock small boats
- 54D. NFL wide receiver ___Dee Lamb
- 55D. Well said!
- 56D. Voila!
- 57D. Dutch cheese in a wax rind
- 58D. Capful or tablet
- 60D. Capital of Italy, in Italian
- 61D. Really long times
- 62D. Plumbing problem
- 65D. Martini ingredient, often
- 66D. Neon or freon
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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