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 November 22, 2025.
USA TODAY Crossword Clues for November 22, 2025
Grab your pencil or device and your sharpest wits! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
- 1A: “No , no fuss” — Starts with the letter “ M “
- 5A: Homes — Starts with the letter “ A “
- 11A: Gooey lump — Starts with the letter “ G “
- 14A: ___ Trail (path in the Andes) — Starts with the letter “ I “
- 15A: Like Pedro Pascal — Starts with the letter “ L “
- 16A: “Honest” prez — Starts with the letter “ A “
- 17A: Product for carpet stains — Starts with the letter “ S “
- 19A: Fashion monogram — Starts with the letter “ Y “
- 20A: “Succession” star Snook — Starts with the letter “ S “
- 21A: Religious dissenter — Starts with the letter “ H “
- 23A: Meditative exercise with asanas that are held for long periods of time — Starts with the letter “ Y “
- 26A: Diamond type with a floral name — Starts with the letter “ R “
- 28A: Many pop-ups — Starts with the letter “ A “
- 29A: Recedes — Starts with the letter “ E “
- 31A: Romance writer Roberts — Starts with the letter “ N “
- 32A: Gent — Starts with the letter “ F “
- 34A: Gradually diminished — Starts with the letter “ W “
- 35A: Garage band practices — Starts with the letter “ J “
- 38A: What a toddler might want removed from a 50-Down — Starts with the letter “ C “
- 40A: Theme park with Test Track — Starts with the letter “ E “
- 41A: Baby bird’s home — Starts with the letter “ N “
- 42A: “Nurse Jackie” star Falco — Starts with the letter “ E “
- 43A: Medicine-monitoring org. — Starts with the letter “ F “
- 46A: Place to jot things down — Starts with the letter “ N “
- 49A: Many Kathmandu residents — Starts with the letter “ N “
- 52A: Toasted sandwiches — Starts with the letter “ P “
- 54A: Trumpets’ section — Starts with the letter “ B “
- 55A: ___ Moines — Starts with the letter “ D “
- 56A: Salty drink used by some athletes to relieve muscle cramps — Starts with the letter “ P “
- 59A: “You’re ___ to talk!” — Starts with the letter “ O “
- 60A: Self- (confidence) — Starts with the letter “E”
- 61A: “Song 2” British band — Starts with the letter “B”
- 62A: “Exit full screen” key — Starts with the letter “E”
- 63A: Puts back at zero — Starts with the letter “R”
- 64A: Helper (Abbr.) — Starts with the letter “A”
Down Clues: ⬇️
- 1D: “Come see me!” — Starts with the letter “M”
- 2D: Like most volunteer positions — Starts with the letter “U”
- 3D: Has contempt for — Starts with the letter “S”
- 4D: Skewered dish with peanut sauce — Starts with the letter “S”
- 5D: Blonde or brown brew — Starts with the letter “A”
- 6D: Sound of a collision in a comic book — Starts with the letter “B”
- 7D: “Then again . . .” in a text — Starts with the letter “O”
- 8D: Olympians who try not to make a splash? — Starts with the letter “D”
- 9D: January, in Spanish — Starts with the letter “E”
- 10D: Sensitive spots — Starts with the letter “S”
- 11D: Celebs with a strong LGBTQIA+ following — Starts with the letter “G”
- 12D: Not widely known — Starts with the letter “O”
- 13D: ___ Air (L.A. neighborhood) — Starts with the letter “B”
- 18D: Letter after pi — Starts with the letter “R”
- 22D: Person with renter’s insurance, perhaps — Starts with the letter “T”
- 24D: Salon products — Starts with the letter “G”
- 25D: Up to the task — Starts with the letter “A”
- 27D: Wee bit — Starts with the letter “T”
- 30D: “___ on a true story” — Starts with the letter “B”
- 32D: Attach securely — Starts with the letter “F”
- 33D: CPR specialist — Starts with the letter “E”
- 34D: Pursue romantically — Starts with the letter “W”
- 35D: “Be right there!” — Starts with the letter “J”
- 36D: Washer cycle — Starts with the letter “S”
- 37D: Slushy gas station treat — Starts with the letter “I”
- 38D: Dana Bash’s channel — Starts with the letter “C”
- 39D: Starts doing business again — Starts with the letter “R”
- 42D: Formal decrees — Starts with the letter “E”
- 43D: Thrashes about — Starts with the letter “F”
- 44D: ___ throw (track and field event) — Starts with the letter “D”
- 45D: State confidently — Starts with the letter “A”
- 47D: “Imagine Me & You” star Perabo — Starts with the letter “P”
- 48D: Ingredient in black jelly beans — Starts with the letter “A”
- 50D: Sandwich with two spreads — Starts with the letter “P”
- 51D: The “A” of the ABC islands — Starts with the letter “A”
- 53D: ___-Ball (arcade game) — Starts with the letter “S”
- 55D: Fawn’s mother — Starts with the letter “D”
- 57D: Permit — Starts with the letter “L”
- 58D: Letters on an ambulance — Starts with the letter “E”
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Crossword Answers for November 22, 2025
1A: “No ___, no fuss” – MUSS
5A: Homes – ABODES
11A: Gooey lump – GOB
14A: ___ Trail (path in the Andes) – INCA
15A: Like Pedro Pascal – LATINO
16A: “Honest” prez – ABE
17A: Product for carpet stains – SPOTREMOVER
19A: Fashion monogram – YSL
20A: “Succession” star Snook – SARAH
21A: Religious dissenter – HERETIC
23A: Meditative exercise with asanas that are held for long periods of time – YINYOGA
26A: Diamond type with a floral name – ROSECUT
28A: Many pop-ups – ADS
29A: Recedes – EBBS
31A: Romance writer Roberts – NORA
32A: Gent – FELLA
34A: Gradually diminished – WANED
35A: Garage band practices – JAMSESSIONS
38A: What a toddler might want removed from a 50-Down – CRUST
40A: Theme park with Test Track – EPCOT
41A: Baby bird’s home – NEST
42A: “Nurse Jackie” star Falco – EDIE
43A: Medicine-monitoring org. – FDA
46A: Place to jot things down – NOTEPAD
49A: Many Kathmandu residents – NEPALIS
52A: Toasted sandwiches – PANINIS
54A: Trumpets’ section – BRASS
55A: ___ Moines – DES
56A: Salty drink used by some athletes to relieve muscle cramps – PICKLEJUICE
59A: “You’re ___ to talk!” – ONE
60A: Self-___ (confidence) – ESTEEM
61A: “Song 2” British band – BLUR
62A: “Exit full screen” key – ESC
63A: Puts back at zero – RESETS
64A: Helper (Abbr.) – ASST
1D: “Come see me!”- MISSYA
2D: Like most volunteer positions – UNPAID
3D: Has contempt for – SCORNS
4D: Skewered dish with peanut sauce – SATAY
5D: Blonde or brown brew – ALE
6D: Sound of a collision in a comic book – BAM
7D: “Then again . . .” in a text – OTOH
8D: Olympians who try not to make a splash? – DIVERS
9D: January, in Spanish – ENERO
10D: Sensitive spots – SORES
11D: Celebs with a strong LGBTQIA+ following – GAYICONS
12D: Not widely known – OBSCURE
13D: ___ Air (L.A. neighborhood) – BEL
18D: Letter after pi – RHO
22D: Person with renter’s insurance, perhaps – TENANT
24D: Salon products – GELS
25D: Up to the task – ABLE
27D: Wee bit – TAD
30D: “___ on a true story” – BASED
32D: Attach securely – FASTEN
33D: CPR specialist – EMT
34D: Pursue romantically – WOO
35D: “Be right there!” – JUSTASEC
36D: Washer cycle – SPIN
37D: Slushy gas station treat – ICEE
38D: Dana Bash’s channel – CNN
39D: Starts doing business again – REOPENS
42D: Formal decrees – EDICTS
43D: Thrashes about – FLAILS
44D: ___ throw (track and field event) – DISCUS
45D: State confidently – ASSERT
47D: “Imagine Me & You” star Perabo – PIPER
48D: Ingredient in black jelly beans – ANISE
50D: Sandwich with two spreads – PBJ
51D: The “A” of the ABC islands – ARUBA
53D: ___-Ball (arcade game) – SKEE
55D: Fawn’s mother – DOE
57D: Permit – LET
58D: Letters on an ambulance – EMS
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 relaxed and approachable feel, making it an enjoyable solve without any major roadblocks. The cluing felt clean and intuitive, keeping the puzzle moving at a steady pace while still offering a few moments that required a little extra thought. The grid had a nice mix of modern touches and everyday language, which helped keep things engaging from start to finish. Overall, it was a smooth, pleasant puzzle experience perfect for a casual weekend solve. 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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