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 27, 2025.
USA TODAY Crossword Clues for November 27, 2025
Grab your pencil or device and your sharpest wits! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1A: Reading basics — Starts with the letter “A”
5A: Pet adoption org. — Starts with the letter “S”
9A: Loathe — Starts with the letter “A”
14A: Piggy bank opening — Starts with the letter “S”
15A: See 17-Across — Starts with the letter “H”
16A: Took the Jeep, say — Starts with the letter “D”
17A: With 15-Across, toy twirled around the waist — Starts with the letter “H”
18A: Spanish for “love” — Starts with the letter “A”
19A: Was super-loving — Starts with the letter “D”
20A: Official order — Starts with the letter “E”
22A: Nickname that drops “O” and “ia” — Starts with the letter “L”
24A: “Up First” airer — Starts with the letter “N”
25A: Horse gait — Starts with the letter “T”
26A: “Helluva Boss” boss — Starts with the letter “B”
28A: “The Avengers” film franchise, to fans — Starts with the letter “M”
30A: Nyan Cat or Taco Cat — Starts with the letter “M”
32A: Boil with anger — Starts with the letter “S”
35A: Mess up — Starts with the letter “E”
36A: Make less stiff, like new shoes — Starts with the letter “B”
38A: Small battery size — Starts with the letter “A”
39A: Sites that are collaboratively edited — Starts with the letter “W”
41A: Pesky bug — Starts with the letter “G”
42A: Last step in a hot cocoa recipe — Starts with the letter “S”
43A: Glimpses — Starts with the letter “S”
44A: “___ of Eden” — Starts with the letter “E”
45A: ___ enemies (bitter rivals) — Starts with the letter “S”
46A: “Paper Doll: Notes From a Late Bloomer” author Mulvaney — Starts with the letter “D”
48A: Cryptid that’s also a drinkware brand — Starts with the letter “Y”
50A: Flower whose name means “star” — Starts with the letter “A”
53A: Lion features — Starts with the letter “M”
56A: When the foods in 3-, 7- and 11-Down might be cooked — Starts with the letter “T”
61A: Alliance enemy in World of Warcraft — Starts with the letter “H”
62A: Fill with anger — Starts with the letter “R”
63A: Trig ratio — Starts with the letter “S”
64A: Admission of guilt in a social deduction game — Starts with the letter “I”
65A: Artisan’s website — Starts with the letter “E”
66A: “At Last” singer James — Starts with the letter “E”
67A: Scorch on a grill — Starts with the letter “S”
68A: Airport org. — Starts with the letter “T”
69A: Bygone Russian ruler — Starts with the letter “T”
Down Clues: ⬇️
1D: “Pokemon” protagonist — Starts with the letter “A”
2D: Color of bantha milk in “Star Wars” — Starts with the letter “B”
3D: Abrupt way to quit a habit — Starts with the letter “C”
4D: First step to a new story? — Starts with the letter “S”
5D: Break into pieces — Starts with the letter “S”
6D: Fluffy lapdog, for short — Starts with the letter “P”
7D: “Sounds good to me!” — Starts with the letter “C”
8D: Tax day month — Starts with the letter “A”
9D: Tack on — Starts with the letter “A”
10D: Third-place medal — Starts with the letter “B”
11D: Game with a lot of quick passes — Starts with the letter “H”
12D: “Get ___ it!” — Starts with the letter “O”
13D: Cranberry color — Starts with the letter “R”
21D: Detangling tools — Starts with the letter “C”
23D: Stop by — Starts with the letter “V”
27D: Number of seasons of “Smallville” — Starts with the letter “T”
28D: Kitten sounds — Starts with the letter “M”
29D: Expressed sadness — Starts with the letter “C”
31D: Huge — Starts with the letter “M”
33D: Word before “bow” or “tie” — Starts with the letter “H”
34D: Deserve — Starts with the letter “E”
37D: “Roar” singer Perry — Starts with the letter “K”
40D: Moana or Lilo, e.g. — Starts with the letter “I”
42D: Playground fixture kids go back and forth on — Starts with the letter “S”
44D: Treelike fantasy creatures — Starts with the letter “E”
45D: Superfan — Starts with the letter “S”
47D: Inquired — Starts with the letter “A”
49D: One of the Bronte sisters — Starts with the letter “E”
51D: Wading bird — Starts with the letter “E”
52D: Total hoots — Starts with the letter “R”
54D: Makes changes to crossword clues, say — Starts with the letter “E”
55D: Figure on a holiday parade float — Starts with the letter “S”
56D: “Get a load of ___!” — Starts with the letter “T”
57D: A straw has one — Starts with the letter “H”
58D: Opera showstopper — Starts with the letter “A”
59D: International traveler’s need — Starts with the letter “V”
60D: 2025, e.g. — Starts with the letter “Y”
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Crossword Answers for November 27, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1A: Reading basics – ABCS
5A: Pet adoption org. – SPCA
9A: Loathe – ABHOR
14A: Piggy bank opening – SLOT
15A: See 17-Across – HOOP
16A: Took the Jeep, say – DROVE
17A: With 15-Across, toy twirled around the waist – HULA
18A: Spanish for “love” – AMOR
19A: Was super-loving – DOTED
20A: Official order – EDICT
22A: Nickname that drops “O” and “ia” – LIV
24A: “Up First” airer – NPR
25A: Horse gait – TROT
26A: “Helluva Boss” boss – BLITZO
28A: “The Avengers” film franchise, to fans – MCU
30A: Nyan Cat or Taco Cat – MEME
32A: Boil with anger – SEETHE
35A: Mess up – ERR
36A: Make less stiff, like new shoes – BREAKIN
38A: Small battery size – AAA
39A: Sites that are collaboratively edited – WIKIS
41A: Pesky bug – GNAT
42A: Last step in a hot cocoa recipe – STIR
43A: Glimpses – SEES
44A: “___ of Eden” – EAST
45A: ___ enemies (bitter rivals) – SWORN
46A: “Paper Doll: Notes From a Late Bloomer” author Mulvaney – DYLAN
48A: Cryptid that’s also a drinkware brand – YETI
50A: Flower whose name means “star” – ASTER
53A: Lion features – MANES
56A: When the foods in 3-, 7- and 11-Down might be cooked – THANKSGIVINGDAY
61A: Alliance enemy in World of Warcraft – HORDE
62A: Fill with anger – ROIL
63A: Trig ratio – SINE
64A: Admission of guilt in a social deduction game – ILIED
65A: Artisan’s website – ETSY
66A: “At Last” singer James – ETTA
67A: Scorch on a grill – SEAR
68A: Airport org. – TSA
69A: Bygone Russian ruler – TSAR
Down Answers: ⬇️
1D: “Pokemon” protagonist – ASH
2D: Color of bantha milk in “Star Wars” – BLUE
3D: Abrupt way to quit a habit – COLDTURKEY
4D: First step to a new story? – STAIR
5D: Break into pieces – SHATTER
6D: Fluffy lapdog, for short – POM
7D: “Sounds good to me!” – COOLBEANS
8D: Tax day month – APRIL
9D: Tack on – ADD
10D: Third-place medal – BRONZE
11D: Game with a lot of quick passes – HOTPOTATO
12D: “Get ___ it!” – OVER
13D: Cranberry color – RED
21D: Detangling tools – COMBS
23D: Stop by – VISIT
27D: Number of seasons of “Smallville” – TEN
28D: Kitten sounds – MEWS
29D: Expressed sadness – CRIED
31D: Huge – MEGA
33D: Word before “bow” or “tie” – HAIR
34D: Deserve – EARN
37D: “Roar” singer Perry – KATY
40D: Moana or Lilo, e.g. – ISLANDER
42D: Playground fixture kids go back and forth on – SWINGSET
44D: Treelike fantasy creatures – ENTS
45D: Superfan – STAN
47D: Inquired – ASKED
49D: One of the Bronte sisters – EMILY
51D: Wading bird – EGRET
52D: Total hoots – RIOTS
54D: Makes changes to crossword clues, say – EDITS
55D: Figure on a holiday parade float – SANTA
56D: “Get a load of ___!” – THIS
57D: A straw has one – HOLE
58D: Opera showstopper – ARIA
59D: International traveler’s need – VISA
60D: 2025, e.g. – YEAR
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 felt light and smooth, making it a relaxed and enjoyable solve without any major sticking points. The mix of modern references and everyday language gave it a lively tone, and the clueing stayed fair while still delivering a few satisfying moments of recognition. The overall pacing was steady, creating a nice solving rhythm perfect for a quick daily puzzle break. Overall rating: 3 out of 5.
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