Looking for a quick and fun way to boost your brainpower? The USA TODAY Easy Crossword is your perfect daily fit! This puzzle is designed to be accessible and solvable, offering straightforward clues and answers in a compact grid. Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking for a relaxing solve, we’re here to help you cross the finish line. Below are the clues and solutions for today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword for December 4, 2025 .

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Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Clues for December 4, 2025

Grab your pencil or device! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.

Across Clues: ➡️

  • 1 Across : When trains are due in: Abbr. – Starts with “ E “
  • 5 Across : ”Scat!” – Starts with “ S “
  • 9 Across : Curved part of the foot – Starts with “ A “
  • 13 Across : Become drained of color – Starts with “P “
  • 14 Across : Kangaroo’s pocket – Starts with “ P “
  • 15 Across : Hawaiian feast – Starts with “ L “
  • 16 Across : ”__ hardly wait!” – Starts with “ I “
  • 17 Across : Regulations – Starts with “ R “
  • 18 Across : Grow weary – Starts with “ T “
  • 19 Across : Star groups like the Big Dipper – Starts with “ C “
  • 22 Across : Have a meal – Starts with “ E “
  • 23 Across : Signal ”yes” with your head – Starts with “ N “
  • 24 Across : Super Bowl org. – Starts with “ N “
  • 27 Across : Interoffice note – Starts with “ M “
  • 30 Across : Nuisances – Starts with “ P “
  • 34 Across : Tax-deferred nest egg, for short – Starts with “ I “
  • 35 Across : Coin in France – Starts with “ E “
  • 37 Across : Per item, informally – Starts with “ A “
  • 38 Across : Jets carrying many people – Starts with “ P “
  • 43 Across : Cross paths – Starts with “ M “
  • 44 Across : Fly high – Starts with “ S “
  • 45 Across : Space between teeth – Starts with “ G “
  • 46 Across : Standing up straight – Starts with “ S “
  • 48 Across : Food for pigs – Starts with “ S “
  • 50 Across : Where to observe the three longest answers – Starts with “ H “
  • 51 Across : Beanie or beret – Starts with “ H “
  • 53 Across : Large-scale conflict – Starts with “ W “
  • 55 Across : Flying vehicles with people in baskets – Starts with “ H “
  • 63 Across : Disappear gradually – Starts with “ F “
  • 64 Across : Opposite of ”everybody” – Starts with “ N “
  • 65 Across : Very slightly – Starts with “ A “
  • 66 Across : __ vera (burn-soothing plant) – Starts with “ A “
  • 67 Across : Photocopier powder – Starts with “ T “
  • 68 Across : Ready to take out of the oven – Starts with “ D “
  • 69 Across : College housing – Starts with “ D “
  • 70 Across : Gush like a volcano – Starts with “ S “
  • 71 Across : Flow in slowly – Starts with “ S “

Down Clues: ⬇️

  • 1 Down : Larger-than-life story – Starts with “ E “
  • 2 Down : Filled-and-folded tortilla – Starts with “ T “
  • 3 Down : Actor Alda – Starts with “ A “
  • 4 Down : Taste, sight or hearing – Starts with “ S “
  • 5 Down : Nary a __ (opposite of ”every-body”) – Starts with “ S “
  • 6 Down : Ship’s framework – Starts with “ H “
  • 7 Down : Atlantic or Pacific – Starts with “ O “
  • 8 Down : ”Enough of your silliness!” – Starts with “ O “
  • 9 Down : Woman’s choir voice – Starts with “ A “
  • 10 Down : Damage beyond repair – Starts with “ R “
  • 11 Down : Coupes and convertibles – Starts with “ C “
  • 12 Down : Variety of a color – Starts with “ H “
  • 14 Down : 11- or 12-year-old – Starts with “ P “
  • 20 Down : Cap of Scotland – Starts with “ T “
  • 21 Down : As perfect as possible – Starts with “ I “
  • 24 Down : Slight chill in the air – Starts with “ N “
  • 25 Down : Wooden holder of a painting – Starts with “ F “
  • 26 Down : Sci-fi ”beam” weapon – Starts with “ L “
  • 28 Down : Beer steins – Starts with “ M “
  • 29 Down : Black-and-white cookies – Starts with “ O “
  • 31 Down : Resort with whirlpools and saunas – Starts with “ S “
  • 32 Down : Ice cube-grabbing tool – Starts with “ T “
  • 33 Down : Say something – Starts with “ S “
  • 36 Down : Of the mouth – Starts with “ O “
  • 39 Down : Take a glance at – Starts with “ S “
  • 40 Down : __-Sketch (kid’s drawing toy) – Starts with “ E “
  • 41 Down : Sneaking burglar – Starts with “ P “
  • 42 Down : Secret agent – Starts with “ S “
  • 47 Down : Tarnishes, as a reputation – Starts with “ T “
  • 49 Down : Buddy – Starts with “ P “
  • 52 Down : Group of Boy Scouts – Starts with “ T “
  • 54 Down : Boulevards and avenues – Starts with “ R “
  • 55 Down : Angelic light – Starts with “ H “
  • 56 Down : Aroma – Starts with “ O “
  • 57 Down : Be abundant (with) – Starts with “ T “
  • 58 Down : Elongated dog-biscuit shape – Starts with “ B “
  • 59 Down : All over again – Starts with “ A “
  • 60 Down : Woodwind instrument – Starts with “ O “
  • 61 Down : Highest digit for phone numbers – Starts with “ N “
  • 62 Down : Place for your feet on an escalator – Starts with “ S “
  • 63 Down : Short-lived craze – Starts with “ F “

Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!

Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Answers for December 4, 2025

  • 1 Across: When trains are due in: Abbr. – ETAS

  • 5 Across: “Scat!” – SHOO

  • 9 Across: Curved part of the foot – ARCH

  • 13 Across: Become drained of color – PALE

  • 14 Across: Kangaroo’s pocket – POUCH

  • 15 Across: Hawaiian feast – LUAU

  • 16 Across: “__ hardly wait!” – ICAN

  • 17 Across: Regulations – RULES

  • 18 Across: Grow weary – TIRE

  • 19 Across: Star groups like the Big Dipper – CONSTELLATION

  • 22 Across: Have a meal – EAT

  • 23 Across: Signal “yes” with your head – NOD

  • 24 Across: Super Bowl org. – NFL

  • 27 Across: Interoffice note – MEMO

  • 30 Across: Nuisances – PESTS

  • 34 Across: Tax-deferred nest egg, for short – IRA

  • 35 Across: Coin in France – EURO

  • 37 Across: Per item, informally – APOP

  • 38 Across: Jets carrying many people – PASSENGERPLANES

  • 43 Across: Cross paths – MEET

  • 44 Across: Fly high – SOAR

  • 45 Across: Space between teeth – GAP

  • 46 Across: Standing up straight – ERECT

  • 48 Across: Food for pigs – SLOP

  • 50 Across: Where to observe the three longest answers – SKY

  • 51 Across: Beanie or beret – HAT

  • 53 Across: Large-scale conflict – WAR

  • 55 Across: Flying vehicles with people in baskets – HOTAIRBALLOONS

  • 63 Across: Disappear gradually – FADE

  • 64 Across: Opposite of “everybody” – NOONE

  • 65 Across: Very slightly – ABIT

  • 66 Across: __ vera (burn-soothing plant) – ALOE

  • 67 Across: Photocopier powder – TONER

  • 68 Across: Ready to take out of the oven – DONE

  • 69 Across: College housing – DORM

  • 70 Across: Gush like a volcano – SPEW

  • 71 Across: Flow in slowly – SEEP

  • 1 Down: Larger-than-life story – ETAS

  • 2 Down: Filled-and-folded tortilla – TACO

  • 3 Down: Actor Alda – ALAN

  • 4 Down: Taste, sight or hearing – SENSE

  • 5 Down: Nary a __ (opposite of “every-body”) – SOUL

  • 6 Down: Ship’s framework – HULL

  • 7 Down: Atlantic or Pacific – OCEAN

  • 8 Down: “Enough of your silliness!” – OHSTOP

  • 9 Down: Woman’s choir voice – ALTO

  • 10 Down: Damage beyond repair – RUIN

  • 11 Down: Coupes and convertibles – CARS

  • 12 Down: Variety of a color – HUE

  • 14 Down: 11- or 12-year-old – PRETEEN

  • 20 Down: Cap of Scotland – TAM

  • 21 Down: As perfect as possible – IDEAL

  • 24 Down: Slight chill in the air – NIP

  • 25 Down: Wooden holder of a painting – FRAME

  • 26 Down: Sci-fi “beam” weapon – LASER

  • 28 Down: Beer steins – MUGS

  • 29 Down: Black-and-white cookies – OREOS

  • 31 Down: Resort with whirlpools and saunas – SPA

  • 32 Down: Ice cube-grabbing tool – TONGS

  • 33 Down: Say something – SPEAK

  • 36 Down: Of the mouth – ORAL

  • 39 Down: Take a glance at – SEE

  • 40 Down: __-Sketch (kid’s drawing toy) – ETCHA

  • 41 Down: Sneaking burglar – PROWLER

  • 42 Down: Secret agent – SPY

  • 47 Down: Tarnishes, as a reputation – TAINTS

  • 49 Down: Buddy – PAL

  • 52 Down: Group of Boy Scouts – TROOP

  • 54 Down: Boulevards and avenues – ROADS

  • 55 Down: Angelic light – HALO

  • 56 Down: Aroma – ODOR

  • 57 Down: Be abundant (with) – TEEM

  • 58 Down: Elongated dog-biscuit shape – BONE

  • 59 Down: All over again – ANEW

  • 60 Down: Woodwind instrument – OBOE

  • 61 Down: Highest digit for phone numbers – NINE

  • 62 Down: Place for your feet on an escalator – STEP

  • 63 Down: Short-lived craze – FAD

How did you fare with today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword? Did you cruise to a speedy victory?

Today’s USA Today Easy felt super smooth, very theme-forward, and honestly kind of fun in that “ohhhh I see what you’re doing” way. The long themers carried the grid hard, and the fill around them stayed clean enough that nothing tripped the vibe. A few answers leaned classic-USA-Today cute, but overall the puzzle played chill, accessible, and nicely constructed. Solid midweek energy.

You can also check out today’s answers for other Crossword puzzles below:

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  • Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints and Answers
  • LA Times Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
  • Washington Post Mini Meta Crossword
  • Boston Globe Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
  • USA Today Crossword Answers

How to Play the USA TODAY Easy Crossword

Playing the USA TODAY Easy Crossword is hassle-free and lightning-fast.

  • The Goal: The object is to completely fill the grid with words that correctly answer the “Across” (horizontal) and “Down” (vertical) clues.
  • The Clues: Use the list of clues provided for each direction.
  • Word Length: The grid itself guides you on the length of the words. A correct letter in one direction will often give you a helpful starting letter for the intersecting word.
  • Intersections: Look for those crossing points! Solving an easy “Across” clue can provide key letters that make a tougher “Down” clue suddenly click.
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