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 7, 2025.
USA TODAY Crossword Clues for November 7, 2025
Grab your pencil or device and your sharpest wits! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1A: Bathroom feature whose name is a French loanword for “pony” — Starts with the letter “B”
6A: Sticky substance — Starts with the letter “G”
9A: “On the other hand . . .” — Starts with the letter “B”
12A: 2006 mockumentary about a Kazakh journalist — Starts with the letter “B”
13A: Like a hasty lipstick application — Starts with the letter “S”
15A: Formally ask — Starts with the letter “Q”
16A: Roadster, e.g. — Starts with the letter “S”
17A: 3-Down member — Starts with the letter “A”
19A: Like takeout meals — Starts with the letter “T”
20A: Award usually presented at the Peacock Theater — Starts with the letter “E”
22A: No-handed cartwheel — Starts with the letter “A”
25A: Start of four U.S. state names — Starts with the letter “N”
26A: Word before “worth” or “neutrality” — Starts with the letter “N”
27A: Japanese divers famous for collecting pearls — Starts with the letter “A”
28A: Zone — Starts with the letter “A”
30A: Buck’s partner — Starts with the letter “D”
31A: Command that might be represented by a curved arrow pointing right — Starts with the letter “R”
33A: One-stop shopping spot — Starts with the letter “M”
35A: “Careful now!” — Starts with the letter “W”
39A: Zoom meeting button — Starts with the letter “M”
40A: Word on a curbside giveaway sign — Starts with the letter “F”
41A: ___ and pop — Starts with the letter “M”
43A: Goodyear product — Starts with the letter “T”
45A: Hard-___ (strict person) — Starts with the letter “A”
46A: “Bravo!” at a flamenco performance — Starts with the letter “O”
47A: Revolutionary Guevara — Starts with the letter “C”
50A: Powder used to make concrete — Starts with the letter “C”
52A: Annoying person — Starts with the letter “S”
53A: ___ of passage — Starts with the letter “R”
55A: Parent’s nieces and nephews, to you — Starts with the letter “C”
57A: “Welp, that’s life!” — Starts with the letter “I”
60A: Au pair alternative — Starts with the letter “N”
63A: Intelligent-sounding candies — Starts with the letter “S”
64A: Sturdy container — Starts with the letter “C”
65A: Source of ink — Starts with the letter “P”
66A: Turn-___ (attractive qualities) — Starts with the letter “O”
67A: Generation after Z — Starts with the letter “A”
Down Clues: ⬇️
1D: Cookout — Starts with the letter “B”
2D: Promise-to-pay note — Starts with the letter “I”
3D: Ideal squad — Starts with the letter “D”
4D: Ahead of schedule — Starts with the letter “E”
5D: Texting sign-off — Starts with the letter “T”
6D: Steinem who co-founded Ms. magazine — Starts with the letter “G”
7D: Rowing tool — Starts with the letter “O”
8D: Make a selection — Starts with the letter “O”
9D: The “B” in a BLT — Starts with the letter “B”
10D: Grammar topic — Starts with the letter “U”
11D: Type of pillow — Starts with the letter “T”
13D: Practice-fight — Starts with the letter “S”
14D: “Spring forward, fall back” letters — Starts with the letter “D”
16D: Like a professional cardstacker’s hands — Starts with the letter “S”
18D: “Me too!” — Starts with the letter “S”
20D: Finish — Starts with the letter “E”
21D: “Listen up, human, Kitty speaking!” — Starts with the letter “M”
23D: Pair on some chairs — Starts with the letter “A”
24D: Rents — Starts with the letter “L”
27D: Polar bear’s habitat — Starts with the letter “A”
29D: Ctrl-___-Del — Starts with the letter “A”
32D: “Ouch!” — Starts with the letter “O”
34D: Citrus-flavored cookie — Starts with the letter “L”
36D: Boy with a tomb in the Valley of the Kings — Starts with the letter “T”
37D: Planet between Saturn and Neptune — Starts with the letter “U”
38D: Sport with mallets and saddles — Starts with the letter “P”
42D: Got together — Starts with the letter “M”
44D: Hosts — Starts with the letter “E”
47D: Light and crunchy — Starts with the letter “C”
48D: Blackjack request — Starts with the letter “H”
49D: “Gattaca” actor Hawke — Starts with the letter “E”
51D: Ages — Starts with the letter “E”
52D: Hostile sound — Starts with the letter “S”
54D: Elf’s pointy feature — Starts with the letter “E”
56D: Quipu maker — Starts with the letter “I”
58D: Vacation days, for example — Starts with the letter “P”
59D: Bowler’s target — Starts with the letter “P”
61D: To the ___ degree — Starts with the letter “N”
62D: Not nay — Starts with the letter “Y”
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Crossword Answers for November 7, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1A: Bathroom feature whose name is a French loanword for “pony” – BIDET
6A: Sticky substance– GOO
9A: “On the other hand . . .” – BUT
12A: 2006 mockumentary about a Kazakh journalist – BORAT
13A: Like a hasty lipstick application – SLAPDASH
15A: Formally ask – QUERY
16A: Roadster, e.g. – SPORTSCAR
17A: 3-Down member – ALLSTAR
19A: Like takeout meals – TOGO
20A: Award usually presented at the Peacock Theater – EMMY
22A: No-handed cartwheel – AERIAL
25A: Start of four U.S. state names – NEW
26A: Word before “worth” or “neutrality” – NET
27A: Japanese divers famous for collecting pearls – AMA
28A: Zone – AREA
30A: Buck’s partner – DOE
31A: Command that might be represented by a curved arrow pointing right – REDO
33A: One-stop shopping spot – MALL
35A: “Careful now!” – WATCHYOURSTEP
39A: Zoom meeting button – MUTE
40A: Word on a curbside giveaway sign – FREE
41A: ___ and pop – MOM
43A: Goodyear product – TIRE
45A: Hard-___ (strict person) – ASS
46A: “Bravo!” at a flamenco performance – OLE
47A: Revolutionary Guevara – CHE
50A: Powder used to make concrete – CEMENT
52A: Annoying person – SNOT
53A: ___ of passage – RITE
55A: Parent’s nieces and nephews, to you – COUSINS
57A: “Welp, that’s life!” – ITHAPPENS
60A: Au pair alternative – NANNY
63A: Intelligent-sounding candies – SMARTIES
64A: Sturdy container – CRATE
65A: Source of ink – PEN
66A: Turn-___ (attractive qualities) – ONS
67A: Generation after Z – ALPHA
Down Answers: ⬇️
1D: Cookout – BBQ
2D: Promise-to-pay note – IOU
3D: Ideal squad – DREAMTEAM
4D: Ahead of schedule – EARLY
5D: Texting sign-off – TTYL
6D: Steinem who co-founded Ms. magazine – GLORIA
7D: Rowing tool – OAR
8D: Make a selection – OPT
9D: The “B” in a BLT – BACON
10D: Grammar topic – USAGE
11D: Type of pillow – THROW
13D: Practice-fight – SPAR
14D: “Spring forward, fall back” letters – DST
16D: Like a professional cardstacker’s hands – STEADY
18D: “Me too!” – SAMEHERE
20D: Finish – END
21D: “Listen up, human, Kitty speaking!” – MEOW
23D: Pair on some chairs – ARMRESTS
24D: Rents – LEASES
27D: Polar bear’s habitat – ARCTIC
29D: Ctrl-___-Del – ALT
32D: “Ouch!” – OOF
34D: Citrus-flavored cookie – LEMONSNAP
36D: Boy with a tomb in the Valley of the Kings – TUT
37D: Planet between Saturn and Neptune – URANUS
38D: Sport with mallets and saddles – POLO
42D: Got together – MET
44D: Hosts – EMCEES
47D: Light and crunchy – CRISP
48D: Blackjack request – HITME
49D: “Gattaca” actor Hawke – ETHAN
51D: Ages – EONS
52D: Hostile sound – SNARL
54D: Elf’s pointy feature – EAR
56D: Quipu maker – INCA
58D: Vacation days, for example – PTO
59D: Bowler’s target – PIN
61D: To the ___ degree – NTH
62D: Not nay – YEA
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 an entertaining and nicely balanced solve with a fun mix of modern references and classic crossword staples. Entries like SPORTS CAR and WATCH YOUR STEP brought personality to the grid, while clever cluing kept things lively without feeling overwhelming. The overall flow was smooth, offering just enough resistance to keep solvers engaged from start to finish. A smart and enjoyable puzzle that felt rewarding to complete. Overall rating: 4 out of 5.
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