Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 18, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue.

USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in both print and digital formats and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging, requiring players to use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle. It is a great way to pass the time and challenge oneself.

### USA Today Crossword Hints – October 18, 2025

Below, you’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues featured in the USA Today Crossword on October 18, 2025. The clues are listed for your convenience, and you can click or tap on a clue to go to its dedicated page for more details, including definitions. If you prefer to avoid immediate spoilers, you can reveal answers letter by letter to keep the challenge alive before revealing the full solution.

#### Across
1A. Sewer rodents ? ? ? ?
5A. Buddy’s boss, in *Elf* ? ? ? ? ?
10A. Included on an email ? ? ? ?
14A. Missing, for short ? ? ? ?
15A. Playful stunt ? ? ? ? ?
16A. “Orange Is the New Black” actor Petty ? ? ? ?
17A. Humorous “threat” of retaliation ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
19A. FaceTime tablet ? ? ? ?
20A. “Oppenheimer” genre ? ? ? ? ? ?
21A. Full of sass ? ? ? ? ?
23A. Ctrl ___ Del ? ? ?
24A. Leave alone ? ? ? ? ?
27A. Schlepped ? ? ? ? ?
30A. Butt ? ? ? ?
32A. ___ favor ? ? ?
33A. It means “bread” in Vietnamese ? ? ? ? ? ?
34A. Anthem heard at the BC Place ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
37A. Not wild ? ? ? ?
38A. State school southeast of Columbus ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
42A. Lowest-quality ? ? ? ? ?
43A. ___ together (haphazardly assemble) ? ? ? ? ? ?
44A. Privileged groups ? ? ? ? ? ?
46A. Aunt, in Spanish ? ? ?
47A. Nickname that drops -iel ? ? ?
50A. Maggie or Lisa, to Bart, for example ? ? ?
51A. “Atlas” star Liu ? ? ? ?
54A. Kingdom ? ? ? ? ? ?
56A. Latest rumors, casually ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
59A. Railroad terminal ? ? ? ? ?
60A. ___ vu ? ? ? ?
62A. Port that transmits a signal from a PS5 to a TV ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
64A. Working hard ? ? ? ?
65A. Lucifer ? ? ? ? ?
66A. Opposite of WNW ? ? ?
67A. Another name for cornhole ? ? ? ?
68A. Workplace benefit ? ? ? ?
69A. Color of La Tomatina Festival debris ? ? ?

#### Down
1D. Place to eat oysters ? ? ? ? ? ?
2D. “It’s been ___” (“I’ve missed you”) ? ? ? ? ? ?
3D. Corolla maker ? ? ? ? ? ?
4D. Little mistake ? ? ? ?
5D. It might hang around in the kitchen? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
6D. *Brokeback Mountain* director Lee ? ? ?
7D. Utmost degree ? ? ?
8D. Owner’s document ? ? ? ? ?
9D. Purple berry ? ? ? ?
10D. Part of a prom tuxedo rental, often ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
11D. “Heard you loud and clear” ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
12D. “I’m in my boundaries ___” ? ? ?
13D. Accomplished ? ? ?
18D. Deep fryer need ? ? ?
22D. School-supporting org. ? ? ?
25D. The “T” in a G&T cocktail ? ? ? ? ?
26D. Well done! ? ? ? ? ?
28D. Award for which Ayo Edebiri has received four nominations ? ? ? ?
29D. Go from 1% to 0%, say ? ? ?
31D. Hen’s spot at night ? ? ? ? ?
33D. Top-grossing film of 2023 ? ? ? ? ? ?
35D. Most adorable ? ? ? ? ? ?
36D. Money that needs to be repaid ? ? ? ?
38D. Carries a balance ? ? ? ?
39D. Hindu Festival of Colors ? ? ? ?
40D. “Riverdance” number ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
41D. Iconic “Air Jordan” move ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
45D. “Not again.” sound ? ? ? ?
47D. Double-___ (person you might not want to share an appetizer with) ? ? ? ? ? ?
48D. Awaken feelings in ? ? ? ? ? ?
49D. Made after taxes ? ? ? ? ? ?
52D. Reddit admins ? ? ? ?
53D. Diagram with HI and MA ? ? ? ? ?
55D. Furry pal ? ? ?
57D. Overnight ___ ? ? ? ?
58D. Location ? ? ? ?
60D. Smidge ? ? ?
61D. GPS stat ? ? ?
63D. Something to row, row, row your boat with ? ? ?

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### About USA Today Crossword

The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. It is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.

First introduced in 2002, the USA Today Crossword has become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, recognized for their creativity and skill in the world of crossword puzzles.

One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This design element makes the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. Additionally, the puzzle often includes themed sections, adding an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.

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