Looking for a fun way to boost your brainpower? The USA TODAY Crossword is your perfect daily fit! This puzzle offers a mix of modern clues and straightforward answers in a compact grid. Whether you’re a pro solver or just starting your crossword journey, we’re here to help you cross the finish line. Below are the clues and solutions for today’s USA TODAY Crossword for December 4, 2025.
USA TODAY Crossword Clues for December 4, 2025
Grab your pencil or device and your sharpest wits! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
- 1A: “Silly me!” — Starts with the letter “D”
- 4A: Word indicating no bid in bridge — Starts with the letter “P”
- 8A: Messaging service owned by Alphabet — Starts with the letter “G”
- 13A: Name hidden in “Nevada” — Starts with the letter “E”
- 14A: Strong suit — Starts with the letter “F”
- 15A: Stage between 23-Across and pupa — Starts with the letter “L”
- 16A: “That’s such a ___-out!” — Starts with the letter “C”
- 17A: Sushi burrito cuisine — Starts with the letter “A”
- 19A: Swiss mountain — Starts with the letter “A”
- 20A: “This place sucks!” — Starts with the letter “I”
- 21A: Section of the Earth or the atmosphere — Starts with the letter “L”
- 23A: Omelet ingredient — Starts with the letter “E”
- 24A: ___Ops (IT field) — Starts with the letter “ S “
- 25A: Creamy bagel spread — Starts with the letter “ S “
- 28A: “Stat!” — Starts with the letter “ A “
- 31A: Overly — Starts with the letter “ T “
- 32A: Not fake — Starts with the letter “ R “
- 34A: Pro vote — Starts with the letter “ Y “
- 36A: No longer in danger — Starts with the letter “ O “
- 40A: With 14-Down, event with jousting and turkey legs — Starts with the letter “ R “
- 41A: Not well-thought-out — Starts with the letter “ R “
- 42A: Smooching at a restaurant, for example — Starts with the letter “ P “
- 43A: Extinct bird — Starts with the letter “ D “
- 45A: Surgical procedure that removes bags and puffiness — Starts with the letter “ E “
- 48A: Org. that regulates chemicals forever — Starts with the letter “ E “
- 51A: “Annoying!” — Starts with the letter “ U “
- 53A: Discourage — Starts with the letter “ D “
- 54A: Group that practices routines together — Starts with the letter “ D “
- 59A: Fury — Starts with the letter “ I “
- 60A: Absolutely deserving blame — Starts with the letter “ G “
- 61A: ” ___dutch” (Charli xcx song) — Starts with the letter “V”
- 62A: “Como ___?” (“How are you?”) — Starts with the letter “E”
- 63A: Bug spray ingredient — Starts with the letter “D”
- 64A: Corporate acronym that often refers to 5 p.m. — Starts with the letter “E”
- 65A: Sordid — Starts with the letter “S”
- 66A: Small whirlpool — Starts with the letter “E”
- 67A: Texting format — Starts with the letter “S”
Down Clues: ⬇️
- 1D: Car stickers — Starts with the letter “D”
- 2D: Kind of vegetarianism that allows eggs and dairy — Starts with the letter “O”
- 3D: Time of day for discounted drinks — Starts with the letter “H”
- 4D: Fancy-schmancy — Starts with the letter “P”
- 5D: Diva’s performance — Starts with the letter “A”
- 6D: Ohio, for example — Starts with the letter “S”
- 7D: Like someone from Dakar or Touba — Starts with the letter “S”
- 8D: Excess — Starts with the letter “G”
- 9D: “Monster ___” (Halloween song) — Starts with the letter “ M “
- 10D: Sign between Pisces and Taurus — Starts with the letter “ A “
- 11D: Material that elephant tusks are made of — Starts with the letter “ I “
- 12D: Highway divisions — Starts with the letter “ L “
- 14D: See 40-Across — Starts with the letter “ F “
- 18D: Teardrop-shaped Mediterranean fruits — Starts with the letter “ F “
- 22D: Performed very theatrically — Starts with the letter “ E “
- 26D: “Woof” equivalent — Starts with the letter “ A “
- 27D: www.ismercuryin___.com — Starts with the letter “R”
- 29D: Actress Edebiri — Starts with the letter “A”
- 30D: Humans — Starts with the letter “P”
- 33D: “I figured it out!” — Starts with the letter “A”
- 35D: Food dyes and preservatives, for example — Starts with the letter “A”
- 37D: Plastic ___ Band — Starts with the letter “O”
- 38D: “For what reason?” — Starts with the letter “W”
- 39D: Fortified shelter in a home — Starts with the letter “S”
- 44D: Obligation — Starts with the letter “D”
- 46D: Biblical garden — Starts with the letter “E”
- 47D: Latest crazes — Starts with the letter “T”
- 48D: Outer limits — Starts with the letter “E”
- 49D: Take a break — Starts with the letter “P”
- 50D: Soul singer Baker — Starts with the letter “A”
- 52D: ___ down (washed, like a sidewalk) — Starts with the letter “H”
- 55D: ___ chowder (seafood soup) — Starts with the letter “C”
- 56D: Site with handcrafted goods — Starts with the letter “E”
- 57D: Not new — Starts with the letter “U”
- 58D: Feel sorry for — Starts with the letter “P”
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Crossword Answers for December 4, 2025
1A: “Silly me!” – DOH
4A: Word indicating no bid in bridge – PASS
8A: Messaging service owned by Alphabet – GMAIL
13A: Name hidden in “Nevada” – EVA
14A: Strong suit – FORTE
15A: Stage between 23-Across and pupa – LARVA
16A: “That’s such a ___-out!” – COP
17A: Sushi burrito cuisine – ASIANFUSION
19A: Swiss mountain – ALP
20A: “This place sucks!” – IHATEITHERE
21A: Section of the Earth or the atmosphere – LAYER
23A: Omelet ingredient – EGG
24A: ___Ops (IT field) – SYS
25A: Creamy bagel spread – SCHMEAR
28A: “Stat!” – ASAP
31A: Overly – TOO
32A: Not fake – REAL
34A: Pro vote – YEA
36A: No longer in danger – OUTOFTHEWOODS
40A: With 14-Down, event with jousting and turkey legs – REN
41A: Not well-thought-out – RASH
42A: Smooching at a restaurant, for example – PDA
43A: Extinct bird – DODO
45A: Surgical procedure that removes bags and puffiness – EYELIFT
48A: Org. that regulates forever chemicals – EPA
51A: “Annoying!” – UGH
53A: Discourage – DETER
54A: Group that practices routines together – DANCETROUPE
59A: Fury – IRE
60A: Absolutely deserving blame – GUILTYASSIN
61A: “___ dutch” (Charli xcx song) – VON
62A: “Como ___?” (“How are you?”) – ESTAS
63A: Bug spray ingredient – DEET
64A: Corporate acronym that often refers to 5 p.m. – EOD
65A: Sordid – SEAMY
66A: Small whirlpool – EDDY
67A: Texting format – SMS
1D: Car stickers – DECALS
2D: Kind of vegetarianism that allows eggs and dairy – OVOLACTO
3D: Time of day for discounted drinks – HAPPYHOUR
4D: Fancy-schmancy – POSH
5D: Diva’s performance – ARIA
6D: Ohio, for example – STATE
7D: Like someone from Dakar or Touba – SENEGALESE
8D: Excess – GLUT
9D: “Monster ___” (Halloween song) – MASH
10D: Sign between Pisces and Taurus – ARIES
11D: Material that elephant tusks are made of – IVORY
12 Highway divisions – LANES
14D: See 40-Across – FAIRE
18D: Teardrop-shaped Mediterranean fruits – FIGS
22D: Performed very theatrically – EMOTED
26D: “Woof” equivalent – ARF
27D: www.ismercuryin___.com – RETROGRADE
29D: Actress Edebiri – AYO
30D: Humans – PEOPLE
33D: “I figured it out!” – AHA
35D: Food dyes and preservatives, for example – ADDITIVES
37D: Plastic ___ Band – ONO
38D: “For what reason?” – WHY
39D: Fortified shelter in a home – SAFEROOM
44D: Obligation – DUTY
46D: Biblical garden – EDEN
47D: Latest crazes – TRENDS
48D: Outer limits – EDGES
49D: Take a break – PAUSE
50D: Soul singer Baker – ANITA
52D: ___ down (washed, like a sidewalk) – HOSED
55D: ___ chowder (seafood soup) – CLAM
56D: Site with handcrafted goods – ETSY
57D: Not new – USED
58D: Feel sorry for – PITY
How did you fare with today’s USA TODAY Crossword? Did you cruise to victory or get briefly stumped?
Today’s USA TODAY Crossword Puzzle had a lively and contemporary feel, with clueing that struck a great balance between straightforward and clever. The grid moved smoothly, offering just enough bite to stay interesting while still keeping the overall difficulty on the comfortable side. Its modern vocab and playful tone made the solve engaging from start to finish, without any frustrating slow points. A polished and enjoyable daily puzzle that hit the sweet spot for accessibility and fun. Overall rating: 4 out of 5.
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- The Goal: The object is to completely fill the small grid with words that correctly answer the “Across” (horizontal) and “Down” (vertical) clues.
- The Clues: Use the list of clues provided for each direction.
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