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 6, 2025.
USA TODAY Crossword Clues for November 6, 2025
Grab your pencil or device and your sharpest wits! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1A: Full of attitude — Starts with the letter “S”
6A: Potpie veggie — Starts with the letter “P”
9A: Trail rider’s navigational device — Starts with the letter “G”
12A: Get together alone? — Starts with the letter “E”
13A: Tippy-top — Starts with the letter “A”
15A: Feeling the workout — Starts with the letter “S”
16A: Coke and Pepsi, e.g. — Starts with the letter “C”
17A: Underground cavern, maybe — Starts with the letter “L”
18A: Elizabeth Koch Tiscione’s instrument — Starts with the letter “O”
19A: Reason to reschedule an outdoor concert — Starts with the letter “S”
20A: Hence — Starts with the letter “E”
21A: Pajama top, sometimes — Starts with the letter “C”
22A: Largest extant lizard in the world — Starts with the letter “K”
25A: “I have to ___ . . .” — Starts with the letter “A”
28A: Not so great — Starts with the letter “M”
29A: Main ingredient in jangeo-gui — Starts with the letter “E”
30A: ___ Joon Ho (“Parasite” director) — Starts with the letter “B”
32A: “From your ___ to God’s ears” — Starts with the letter “L”
35A: Two-dimensional surface in math — Starts with the letter “P”
39A: Weekly newspaper published in Tahlequah, Oklahoma — Starts with the letter “C”
42A: ___ Grady (“Jurassic World” protagonist) — Starts with the letter “O”
43A: Haim or Screaming Females — Starts with the letter “T”
44A: Pastrami-on-rye purveyor — Starts with the letter “D”
45A: Pie ___ mode — Starts with the letter “A”
47A: Little one — Starts with the letter “T”
49A: Like a cat’s fur after a bath — Starts with the letter “W”
50A: “Where I Come From” artist — Starts with the letter “P”
56A: “Mamma Mia!” group — Starts with the letter “A”
57A: Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s city, for short — Starts with the letter “N”
58A: Got ready for a group photo — Starts with the letter “P”
62A: “___ Cats” (web series about bodega kitties) — Starts with the letter “S”
63A: Vast in scope — Starts with the letter “E”
64A: “A Holly ___ Christmas” — Starts with the letter “J”
65A: Voice or color quality — Starts with the letter “T”
66A: Chair — Starts with the letter “S”
67A: “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” for one — Starts with the letter “A”
68A: Exist — Starts with the letter “A”
69A: Degree for a tooth expert — Starts with the letter “D”
70A: Second shots — Starts with the letter “R”
Down Clues: ⬇️
1D: Brief moments — Starts with the letter “S” 2D: Tons — Starts with the letter “A” 3D: By oneself — Starts with the letter “S” 4D: Bit of chemistry — Starts with the letter “S” 5D: “Fine, fine, I’ll clean my room” — Starts with the letter “Y” 6D: Meal plan based on the eating habits of early humans — Starts with the letter “P” 7D: Digital invitation — Starts with the letter “E” 8D: Pal, in Spanish — Starts with the letter “A” 9D: Emergency kit — Starts with the letter “G” 10D: Teaser trailer, e.g. — Starts with the letter “P” 11D: Welcome at the door — Starts with the letter “S” 14D: Wear away — Starts with the letter “E” 15D: Alleged — Starts with the letter “S” 23D: Moo juice — Starts with the letter “M” 24D: Seize, like a car — Starts with the letter “R” 25D: “Jeopardy! Masters” channel — Starts with the letter “A” 26D: “A Rainy Night in ” — Starts with the letter “S“ 27D: Had down cold — Starts with the letter “K“ 31D: Hominid — Starts with the letter “G“ 33D: For each — Starts with the letter “P“ 34D: Deliver unfettered truths — Starts with the letter “S“ 36D: All over again — Starts with the letter “A“ 37D: World’s longest river — Starts with the letter “N“ 38D: Way out — Starts with the letter “E“ 40D: Sole — Starts with the letter “O“ 41D: Horse’s foot — Starts with the letter “H“ 46D: “It’s so fluffy, I’m gonna die!” speaker — Starts with the letter “A“ 48D: Container near a register — Starts with the letter “T“ 50D: Ravioli or cavatappi — Starts with the letter “P“ 51D: Really hate — Starts with the letter “A“ 52D: Steak cut with a letter opener? — Starts with the letter “T“ 53D: ___ in (successfully lured) — Starts with the letter “R“ 54D: Poem about Troy — Starts with the letter “I“ 55D: ” Mourns the Wicked” — Starts with the letter “N” 59D: Lost traction — Starts with the letter “S” 60D: “Rocco’s a rock, Zoe!” speaker — Starts with the letter “E” 61D: Turns green, perhaps — Starts with the letter “D”
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Today’s USA TODAY Crossword Answers for November 6, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1A: Full of attitude – SASSY
6A: Potpie veggie – PEA
9A: Trail rider’s navigational device – GPS
12A: Get together alone? – ELOPE
13A: Tippy-top – ACME
15A: Feeling the workout – SORE
16A: Coke and Pepsi, e.g. – COLAS
17A: Underground cavern, maybe – LIAR
18A: Elizabeth Koch Tiscione’s instrument – OBOE
19A: Reason to reschedule an outdoor concert – STORM
20A: Hence – ERGO
21A: Pajama top, sometimes – CAMI
22A: Largest extant lizard in the world – KOMODODRAGON
25A: “I have to ___ . . .” – ASK
28A: Not so great – MID
29A: Main ingredient in jangeo-gui – EEL
30A: ___ Joon Ho (“Parasite” director) – BONG
32A: “From your ___ to God’s ears” – LIPS
35A: Two-dimensional surface in math – PLANE
39A: Weekly newspaper published in Tahlequah, Oklahoma – CHEROKEEPHOENIX
57A: Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s city, for short – NOLA
58A: Got ready for a group photo – POSED
62A: “___ Cats” (web series about bodega kitties) – SHOP
63A: Vast in scope – EPIC
64A: “A Holly ___ Christmas” – JOLLY
65A: Voice or color quality – TONE
66A: Chair – SEAT
67A: “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” for one – ANIME
68A: Exist – ARE
69A: Degree for a tooth expert – DDS
70A: Second shots – REDOS
Down Answers: ⬇️
1D: Brief moments- SECS
2D: Tons – ALOT
3D: By oneself – SOLO
4D: Bit of chemistry – SPARK
5D: “Fine, fine, I’ll clean my room” – YESMOM
6D: Meal plan based on the eating habits of early humans – PALEODIET
7D: Digital invitation – ECARD
8D: Pal, in Spanish – AMIGO
9D: Emergency kit – GOBAG
10D: Teaser trailer, e.g. – PROMO
11D: Welcome at the door – SEEIN
14D: Wear away – ERODE
15D: Alleged – SOCALLED
23D: Moo juice – MILK
24D: Seize, like a car – REPO
25D: “Jeopardy! Masters” channel – ABC
26D: “A Rainy Night in ___” – SOHO
27D: Had down cold – KNEW
31D: Hominid – GREATAPE
33D: For each – PER
34D: Deliver unfettered truths – SPITFACTS
36D: All over again – ANEW
37D: World’s longest river – NILE
38D: Way out – EXIT
40D: Sole – ONLY
41D: Horse’s foot – HOOF
46D: “It’s so fluffy, I’m gonna die!” speaker – AGNES
48D: Container near a register – TIPJAR
50D: Ravioli or cavatappi – PASTA
51D: Really hate – ABHOR
52D: Steak cut with a letter opener? – TBONE
53D: ___ in (successfully lured) – ROPED
54D: Poem about Troy – ILIAD
55D: “___ Mourns the Wicked” – NOONE
59D: Lost traction – SLID
60D: “Rocco’s a rock, Zoe!” speaker – ELMO
61D: Turns green, perhaps – DYES
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 was a lively and engaging solve with a nice mix of pop culture, general knowledge, and clever clueing. Entries like KOMODO DRAGON and CHEROKEE PHOENIX stood out for their originality, while the shorter fill kept the grid smooth and approachable. Overall, this one hit just the right note for a Thursday solve. I’d give this a 3.5 out of 5.
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