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 24, 2025.
USA TODAY Crossword Clues for November 24, 2025
Grab your pencil or device and your sharpest wits! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
- 1A: Like a one-word text — Starts with the letter “T”
- 6A: Village People hit — Starts with the letter “Y”
- 10A: “That feels good!” — Starts with the letter “A”
- 13A: Brainstorming results — Starts with the letter “I”
- 14A: “What a !” (“Gorgeous!”) — Starts with the letter “ B “
- 15A: Once named — Starts with the letter “ N “
- 16A: “Poor me” occasions — Starts with the letter “ P “
- 18A: Broncos linebacker Greenlaw — Starts with the letter “ D “
- 19A: R&B singer Redding — Starts with the letter “ O “
- 20A: Horse rider’s strap — Starts with the letter “ R “
- 21A: A painting might be displayed on one — Starts with the letter “ E “
- 23A: Pro — Starts with the letter “ F “
- 24A: Follow a pattern, say — Starts with the letter “ S “
- 25A: Place to pick wildflowers — Starts with the letter “ M “
- 27A: “You’re a breath of ___ air” — Starts with the letter “ F “
- 29A: Potpie veggie — Starts with the letter “ P “
- 30A: Poetic tributes — Starts with the letter “ O “
- 32A: Corn on the ___ — Starts with the letter “ C “
- 34A: Business connections — Starts with the letter “ I “
- 35A: ___ stick (toy for bouncing) — Starts with the letter “ P “
- 36A: “Undoubtedly!” — Starts with the letter “ W “
- 41A: “I’m right here, you know” — Starts with the letter “ A “
- 42A: “Despicable Me” protagonist — Starts with the letter “ G “
- 43A: Barrier built by beavers — Starts with the letter “ D “
- 44A: One and only — Starts with the letter “ S “
- 45A: Golf ball’s position — Starts with the letter “ L “
- 46A: Gem from an oyster — Starts with the letter “ P “
- 50A: Buffet table stack — Starts with the letter “ P “
- 52A: “American Dad!” network — Starts with the letter “ T “
- 54A: “, a deer, a female deer” — Starts with the letter “D”
- 55A: Paris transit system — Starts with the letter “M”
- 56A: “Desperate Housewives” star Hatcher — Starts with the letter “T”
- 58A: Pollution portmanteau — Starts with the letter “S”
- 59A: ‘”I cause allergies / I also make things weird” (“Santa ___ Winds” song lyrics)’ — Starts with the letter “A”
- 60A: Period of meaningful interaction — Starts with the letter “Q”
- 63A: “so hilarious” — Starts with the letter “L”
- 64A: “We also want in!” — Starts with the letter “U”
- 65A: “Beyond the Sea” singer Bobby — Starts with the letter “D”
- 66A: 4G ___ — Starts with the letter “L”
- 67A: Idyllic place — Starts with the letter “E”
- 68A: Knight’s horse — Starts with the letter “S”
Down Clues: ⬇️
- 1D: WNBA game start — Starts with the letter “T”
- 2D: Magazine supervisor — Starts with the letter “E”
- 3D: Leave the workforce — Starts with the letter “R”
- 4D: Verbalizes — Starts with the letter “S”
- 5D: Sixth sense (Abbr.) — Starts with the letter “E”
- 6D: Himalayan cryptid — Starts with the letter “Y”
- 7D: Where the Start Game option is often listed — Starts with the letter “M”
- 8D: “Right on ___!” — Starts with the letter “C”
- 9D: On the ocean — Starts with the letter “A”
- 10D: “Yep, same here” — Starts with the letter “A”
- 11D: “Brace yourselves!” — Starts with the letter “H”
- 12D: Part of a foot or shoe — Starts with the letter “H”
- 14D: Prepare coffee, perhaps — Starts with the letter “B”
- 17D: “What ___ the odds?” — Starts with the letter “A”
- 22D: Pet shelter sign — Starts with the letter “A”
- 24D: “Scram!” — Starts with the letter “S”
- 26D: Made simpler — Starts with the letter “E”
- 28D: Bagel spread — Starts with the letter “S”
- 29D: Stimulate, like curiosity — Starts with the letter “P”
- 31D: Simba, to Mufasa — Starts with the letter “S”
- 33D: Brass instrument — Starts with the letter “B”
- 36D: Used to be — Starts with the letter “W”
- 37D: “That would be awful!” — Starts with the letter “I”
- 38D: Revealing — Starts with the letter “T”
- 39D: ___ area (where many Florida snowbirds are from) — Starts with the letter “T”
- 40D: Drains of energy — Starts with the letter “S”
- 47D: Look up to — Starts with the letter “A”
- 48D: Person you might split the rent with, informally — Starts with the letter “R”
- 49D: 6-Down, for example — Starts with the letter “L”
- 51D: Chef’s hat — Starts with the letter “T”
- 52D: Huey, Dewey and Louie, e.g. — Starts with the letter “T”
- 53D: Chomped down on — Starts with the letter “B”
- 55D: Build-A-Bear Workshop location, often — Starts with the letter “M”
- 57D: North Carolina university — Starts with the letter “E”
- 58D: ASAP — Starts with the letter “S”
- 61D: American currency (Abbr.) — Starts with the letter “U”
- 62D: NFL gains — Starts with the letter “Y”
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Today’s USA TODAY Crossword Answers for November 24, 2025
1A: Like a one-word text – TERSE
6A: Village People hit – YMCA
10A: “That feels good!” AHH
13A: Brainstorming results – IDEAS
14A: “What a ___!” (“Gorgeous!”) – BEAUT
15A: Once named – NEE
16A: “Poor me” occasions – PITYPARTIES
18A: Broncos linebacker Greenlaw – DRE
19A: R&B singer Redding – OTIS
20A: Horse rider’s strap – REIN
21A: A painting might be displayed on one – EASEL
23A: Pro – FOR
24A: Follow a pattern, say – SEW
25A: Place to pick wildflowers – MEADOW
27A: “You’re a breath of ___ air” – FRESH
29A: Potpie veggie – PEA
30A: Poetic tributes – ODES
32A: Corn on the ___ – COB
34A: Business connections – INS
35A: ___ stick (toy for bouncing) – POGO
36A: “Undoubtedly!” – WITHOUTQUESTION
41A: “I’m right here, you know” – AHEM
42A: “Despicable Me” protagonist – GRU
43A: Barrier built by beavers – DAM
44A: One and only – SOLE
45A: Golf ball’s position – LIE
46A: Gem from an oyster – PEARL
50A: Buffet table stack – PLATES
52A: “American Dad!” network – TBS
54A: “___, a deer, a female deer” – DOE
55A: Paris transit system – METRO
56A: “Desperate Housewives” star Hatcher – TERI
58A: Pollution portmanteau – SMOG
59A: “I cause allergies / I also make things weird” (“Santa ___ Winds” song lyrics) – ANA
60A: Period of meaningful interaction – QUALITYTIME
63A: “so hilarious” – LOL
64A: “We also want in!” – USTOO
65A: “Beyond the Sea” singer Bobby – DARIN
66A: 4G ___ – LTE
67A: Idyllic place – EDEN
68A: Knight’s horse – STEED
1D: WNBA game start – TIPOFF
2D: Magazine supervisor – EDITOR
3D: Leave the workforce – RETIRE
4D: Verbalizes – SAYS
5D: Sixth sense (Abbr.) – ESP
6D: Himalayan cryptid – YETI
7D: Where the Start Game option is often listed – MAINMENU
8D: “Right on ___!” – CUE
9D: On the ocean – ATSEA
10D: “Yep, same here” – ANDSODOI
11D: “Brace yourselves!” – HEREWEGO
12D: Part of a foot or shoe – HEEL
14D: Prepare coffee, perhaps – BREW
17D: “What ___ the odds?” – ARE
22D: Pet shelter sign – ADOPTME
24D: “Scram!” – SHOO
26D: Made simpler – EASED
28D: Bagel spread – SCHMEAR
29D: Stimulate, like curiosity – PIQUE
31D: Simba, to Mufasa – SON
33D: Brass instrument – BUGLE
36D: Used to be – WAS
37D: “That would be awful!” – IHOPENOT
38D: Revealing – TELLTALE
39D: ___ area (where many Florida snowbirds are from) – TRISTATE
40D: Drains of energy – SAPS
47D: Look up to – ADMIRE
48D: Person you might split the rent with, informally – ROOMIE
49D: 6-Down, for example – LEGEND
51D: Chef’s hat – TOQUE
52D: Huey, Dewey and Louie, e.g. – TRIO
53D: Chomped down on – BIT
55D: Build-A-Bear Workshop location, often – MALL
57D: North Carolina university – ELON
58D: ASAP – STAT
61D: American currency (Abbr.) – USD
62D: NFL gains – YDS
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 really pleasant solving flow, with clueing that felt fair and conversational while still keeping things engaging. The difficulty sat comfortably in the medium range, offering a couple of spots that required a moment of thought but never interrupting the overall rhythm. The tone was modern and light, making it an enjoyable and relaxing solve from start to finish. Overall, it struck a great balance between approachability and satisfaction. 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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