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 25, 2025.
USA TODAY Crossword Clues for November 25, 2025
Grab your pencil or device and your sharpest wits! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1A: “Oh, I get it now” — Starts with the letter “A“
4A: Letters on sunscreen bottles — Starts with the letter “S“
7A: Back half of a record — Starts with the letter “B“
12A: Also — Starts with the letter “T“
13A: Pedestal for a golf ball — Starts with the letter “T“
14A: Trims, like a bonsai plant — Starts with the letter “P“
15A: Broadcasting — Starts with the letter “O“
18A: Feline who’s fond of pets, perhaps — Starts with the letter “L“
19A: Engine — Starts with the letter “M“
20A: Gabbed with pals about other pals — Starts with the letter “G“
22A: Self-___ (ability to care for yourself) — Starts with the letter “R“
24A: No, in French — Starts with the letter “N“
25A: Astronaut Ride — Starts with the letter “S“
26A: “Thor” actor Dennings — Starts with the letter “K“
28A: Respond to an invitation — Starts with the letter “R“
31A: “___-haw!” (exclamation that might be sent with a cowboy emoji) — Starts with the letter “Y“
32A: Spell “something” wrong — Starts with the letter “E“
33A: The Buffalo Bills, for one — Starts with the letter “T“
34A: Start to defrost — Starts with the letter “T“
37A: Like gallery shows — Starts with the letter “A“
39A: IRS IDs — Starts with the letter “S“
40A: Prefix for “plane” or “nautical” — Starts with the letter “A“
41A: “Sure!” — Starts with the letter “Y“
42A: Like the Smirking Face emoji — Starts with the letter “S“
44A: Brick that hurts to step on — Starts with the letter “L“
45A: That, in Spanish — Starts with the letter “E“
46A: “Passing” actor Thompson — Starts with the letter “T“
49A: Avoid capture by — Starts with the letter “E“
51A: Like beers that don’t require a bottle opener — Starts with the letter “T“
53A: Analyzed, like ore — Starts with the letter “A“
55A: Univ. of Maryland athletes — Starts with the letter “T“
57A: Planetary paths — Starts with the letter “O“
59A: Look like — Starts with the letter “R“
61A: Becomes swollen — Starts with the letter “B“
62A: Autism Acceptance Mo. — Starts with the letter “A“
63A: Snakelike sea creature — Starts with the letter “E“
64A: Signs of things to come — Starts with the letter “O“
65A: ___ Vegas — Starts with the letter “L“
66A: Org. with PreCheck — Starts with the letter “T“
Down Clues: ⬇️
1D: Tiny bit of matter — Starts with the letter “A“
2D: Magna cum laude and summa cum laude, e.g. — Starts with the letter “H“
3D: Steaming steeped beverage — Starts with the letter “H“
4D: Free from bacteria — Starts with the letter “S“
5D: Veggie in a pod — Starts with the letter “P“
6D: Pretend — Starts with the letter “F“
7D: Pinky’s animated partner in crime — Starts with the letter “B“
8D: Network of people who are there for you — Starts with the letter “S“
9D: Angers — Starts with the letter “I“
10D: Out of charge — Starts with the letter “D“
11D: Rough guess (Abbr.) — Starts with the letter “E“
14D: ___ and thx — Starts with the letter “P“
16D: Los Angeles landmark blown away in “Sharknado” — Starts with the letter “H“
17D: Former Nicktoon about a group of preteen extreme sports lovers — Starts with the letter “R“
21D: Browns in a pan — Starts with the letter “S“
23D: “You got it, Cap’n!” — Starts with the letter “A“
27D: Lovers’ secret meetings — Starts with the letter “T“
29D: Liv’s “Yellowjackets” character — Starts with the letter “V“
30D: Cause of some mood swings (Abbr.) — Starts with the letter “P“
34D: “Attend the ___ of Sweeney Todd . . .” — Starts with the letter “T“
35D: Foot part — Starts with the letter “H“
36D: Up for debate — Starts with the letter “A“
38D: Out of practice — Starts with the letter “R“
43D: A, B, C, etc. — Starts with the letter “L“
47D: Fruity frozen treat — Starts with the letter “S“
48D: Fruits that might be picked on a fall outing — Starts with the letter “A“
50D: ___ Park, Colorado — Starts with the letter “E“
52D: Totally perfect — Starts with the letter “I“
54D: Donkey — Starts with the letter “A“
56D: “The Fugitive” actor Ward — Starts with the letter “S“
57D: “The price is flexible” letters — Starts with the letter “O“
58D: Mai tai liquor — Starts with the letter “R“
60D: Place to get a facial — Starts with the letter “S“
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Crossword Answers for November 25, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1A: “Oh, I get it now” – AHH
4A: Letters on sunscreen bottles – SPF
7A: Back half of a record – BSIDE
12A: Also – TOO
13A: Pedestal for a golf ball – TEE
14A: Trims, like a bonsai plant – PRUNES
15A: Broadcasting – ONTHEAIR
18A: Feline who’s fond of pets, perhaps – LAPCAT
19A: Engine – MOTOR
20A: Gabbed with pals about other pals – GOSSIPED
22A: Self-___ (ability to care for yourself) – RELIANCE
24A: No, in French – NON
25A: Astronaut Ride – SALLY
26A: “Thor” actor Dennings – KAT
28A: Respond to an invitation – RSVP
31A: “___-haw!” (exclamation that might be sent with a cowboy emoji) – YEE
32A: Spell “something” wrong – ERR
33A: The Buffalo Bills, for one – TEAM
34A: Start to defrost – THAW
37A: Like gallery shows – ARTSY
39A: IRS IDs – SSNS
40A: Prefix for “plane” or “nautical” – AERO
41A: “Sure!” – YUP
42A: Like the Smirking Face emoji – SLY
44A: Brick that hurts to step on – LEGO
45A: That, in Spanish – ESO
46A: “Passing” actor Thompson – TESSA
49A: Avoid capture by – ELUDE
51A: Like beers that don’t require a bottle opener – TWISTTOP
53A: Analyzed, like ore – ASSAYED
55A: Univ. of Maryland athletes – TERPS
57A: Planetary paths – ORBITS
59A: Look like – RESEMBLE
61A: Becomes swollen – BULGES
62A: Autism Acceptance Mo. – APR
63A: Snakelike sea creature – EEL
64A: Signs of things to come – OMENS
65A: ___ Vegas – LAS
66A: Org. with PreCheck – TSA
Down Answers: ⬇️
1D: Tiny bit of matter – ATOM
2D: Magna cum laude and summa cum laude, e.g. – HONORS
3D: Steaming steeped beverage – HOTTEA
4D: Free from bacteria – STERILE
5D: Veggie in a pod – PEA
6D: Pretend – FEIGN
7D: Pinky’s animated partner in crime – BRAIN
8D: Network of people who are there for you – SUPPORTSYSTEM
9D: Angers – INCENSES
10D: Out of charge – DEAD
11D: Rough guess (Abbr.) – EST
14D: ___ and thx – PLS
16D: Los Angeles landmark blown away in”Sharknado” – HOLLYWOODSIGN
17D: Former Nicktoon about a group of preteen extreme sports lovers – ROCKETPOWER
21D: Browns in a pan – SEARS
23D: “You got it, Cap’n!” – AYEAYE
27D: Lovers’ secret meetings – TRYSTS
29D: Liv’s “Yellowjackets” character – VAN
30D: Cause of some mood swings (Abbr.) – PMS
34D: “Attend the ___ of Sweeney Todd . . .” – TALE
35D: Foot part – HEEL
36D: Up for debate – ARGUABLE
38D: Out of practice – RUSTY
43D: A, B, C, etc. – LETTERS
47D: Fruity frozen treat – SORBET
48D: Fruits that might be picked on a fall outing – APPLES
50D: ___ Park, Colorado – ESTES
52D: Totally perfect – IDEAL
54D: Donkey – ASS
56D: “The Fugitive” actor Ward – SELA
57D: “The price is flexible” letters – OBO
58D: Mai tai liquor – RUM
60D: Place to get a facial – SPA
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 smooth and approachable feel, making it a comfortable solve without any major slowdowns. The cluing felt clear and modern, and the puzzle offered just enough variety to stay interesting while still keeping the difficulty on the lighter side. The grid flowed nicely from start to finish, creating a relaxed rhythm that made the solve feel satisfying rather than demanding. Overall, it was a clean, enjoyable puzzle that fit perfectly into a quick daily solving routine. Overall rating: 4 out of 5.
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