Wordy Solver

USA Today Crossword Solver - Answers & Clues - Oct 20, 2024

By Wordy Editors | Last edited Oct 20, 2024

Need help with the USA Today Crossword puzzle for Oct 20, 2024? 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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65

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

1Y
2A
3P
Hints
1N
2A
3P
4A
Hints
1B
2L
3A
4H
Hints
1T
2A
3L
4O
5N
6S
Hints
1U
2L
3N
4A
Hints
1L
2O
3G
Hints
1O
2B
3I
4W
5A
6N
Hints
1L
2I
3T
4T
5L
6E
7H
8E
9L
10P
Hints
1V
2E
3R
4A
Hints
1L
2E
3A
4S
5E
Hints
1M
2E
3R
4C
5I
Hints
1S
2O
3M
4E
Hints
1N
2H
3L
Hints
1N
2O
3R
4W
5A
6Y
Hints
1L
2I
3C
4O
5R
6I
7C
8E
9D
10R
11O
12P
Hints
1L
2O
3G
4E
Hints
1A
2M
3P
Hints
1E
2Y
3E
Hints
1S
2T
3A
4R
5T
Hints
1S
2C
3A
4T
Hints
1D
2E
3F
Hints
1E
2E
3L
Hints
1S
2T
3E
4W
Hints
1L
2I
3G
4H
5T
6E
7N
8U
9P
Hints
1T
2O
3R
4N
Hints
1A
2S
3K
Hints
1D
2E
3V
4I
5S
6E
Hints
1S
2N
3U
4G
Hints
1W
2E
3E
Hints
1S
2P
3I
4N
5E
6S
Hints
1A
2G
3E
Hints
1S
2L
3E
4D
Hints

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

Cite This Article

Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

"Wordy Solver." Wordy Solver. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026, https://wordysolver.com/crossword-solver/usa-today.