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USA Today Crossword Solver - Answers & Clues - May 18, 2017

By Wordy Editors | Last edited May 18, 2017

Need help with the USA Today Crossword puzzle for May 18, 2017? Our interactive solver provides progressive hints and reveals all clues and answers. Use the reveal toggles to gradually uncover letters without spoiling all the fun!

USA TODAY CROSSWORD

Starting Grid

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Click cells to see clues. Black squares are blocked cells.

1F
2R
3U
4M
5P
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1B
2L
3I
4P
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1T
2A
3B
4S
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1R
2A
3C
4E
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1S
2P
3A
4T
5U
6L
7A
8S
9E
10T
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1S
2O
3L
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1E
2I
3F
4F
5E
6L
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1F
2E
3E
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1K
2A
3R
4M
5A
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1G
2A
3S
4E
5O
6U
7S
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1S
2P
3O
4N
5S
6O
7R
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1P
2I
3S
4A
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2O
3R
4D
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2O
3N
4A
5N
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1L
2O
3O
4P
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2R
3E
4A
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2A
3O
4M
5I
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2E
3R
4L
5I
6N
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2L
3U
4M
5P
6E
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2O
3B
4E
5R
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1A
2R
3P
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2T
3A
4T
5U
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2I
3D
4E
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2A
3V
4A
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1R
2O
3W
4D
5Y
6Y
7A
8T
9E
10S
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1R
2O
3L
4L
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1E
2R
3U
4P
5T
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1A
2P
3S
4E
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1V
2I
3D
4E
5O
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About USA Today Crossword

USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that challenges players to fill in words both across and down. Each puzzle features clues that range from straightforward definitions to clever wordplay, making it an engaging mental workout perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels.

How to Play

Fill in the grid with answers to the clues

Answers go ACROSS (left to right) and DOWN (top to bottom)

Each numbered clue corresponds to a starting square in the grid

Letters in intersecting words must match

Complete the grid to solve the puzzle

New puzzle available every day

Tips for Success

Start with shorter words (3-4 letters) that have many crossing words

Look for clues with common patterns or letter combinations

Use crossing letters from other answers to help fill in difficult clues

Pay attention to clue types: definitions, wordplay, and fill-in-the-blank

Don't be afraid to erase and try again if an answer doesn't fit

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