Looking for a quick and fun way to boost your brainpower? The USA TODAY Easy Crossword is your perfect daily fit! This puzzle is designed to be accessible and solvable, offering straightforward clues and answers in a compact grid.Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking for a relaxing solve, we’re here to help you cross the finish line. Below are the clues and solutions for today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword for November 15, 2025.
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Clues for November 15, 2025
Grab your pencil or device! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1 Across: Close (a door) with a bang – Starts with “S“
5 Across: Pack away, as cargo – Starts with “S“
9 Across: Side of a doorway – Starts with “J“
13 Across: Social composure – Starts with “P“
14 Across: Butterfly-to-be, while in a cocoon – Starts with “P “
15 Across: And others: Abbr. – Starts with “E“
16 Across: Small and mischievous – Starts with “E“
17 Across: Brother of Cain – Starts with “A“
18 Across: “Product” suffix for silver or soft – Starts with “W“
19 Across: Holder for spuds – Starts with “P“
21 Across: Yale students, informally – Starts with “E“
22 Across: Sleeve filler – Starts with “A“
23 Across: Women admired at a ball – Starts with “B“
25 Across: Be a snitch – Starts with “T“
29 Across: Ad placed on a windshield – Starts with “F“
31 Across: Fraction of a day – Starts with “H“
32 Across: Woodwind instrument – Starts with “O“
34 Across: Stretchy sportswear fabric – Starts with “L“
38 Across: __ uncertain terms – Starts with “I“
39 Across: Be at an incline – Starts with “S“
41 Across: Wild pig – Starts with “B“
42 Across: Oozes – Starts with “S“
44 Across: Something __ entirely – Starts with “E“
45 Across: Leave out – Starts with “O“
46 Across: Abides by – Starts with “H“
48 Across: Dots in a digital image – Starts with “P“
50 Across: Started to unravel – Starts with “F“
53 Across: Japanese money – Starts with “Y“
54 Across: Campus military program: Abbr. – Starts with ” R
55 Across: Holder for a traveler’s coat or suit – Starts with “G“
62 Across: Flash of inspiration – Starts with “I“
63 Across: Norse explorer __ the Red – Starts with “E“
64 Across: Got out of bed – Starts with “A“
65 Across: Hawaiian floral necklaces – Starts with “L“
66 Across: Country singer McEntire – Starts with “R“
67 Across: Prime-time TV hr. – Starts with “T“
68 Across: The __ Ranger (Tonto’s pal) – Starts with “L“
69 Across: Smart-alecky talk – Starts with “S“
70 Across: Former couples – Starts with “E“
Down Clues: ⬇️
1 Down: Song for one singer – Starts with “S“
2 Down: Elevate – Starts with “L“
3 Down: Largest continent – Starts with “A“
4 Down: Of the mind – Starts with “M“
5 Down: Muscle twinge – Starts with “S“
6 Down: Large brass instrument – Starts with “T“
7 Down: Oil cartel – Starts with “O“
8 Down: Stroll past – Starts with “W“
9 Down: Holder for rings and bracelets – Starts with “J“
10 Down: In any way – Starts with “A“
11 Down: __ Antoinette (French queen) – Starts with “M“
12 Down: Wish well to, as after a sneeze – Starts with “B“
13 Down: Lively energy – Starts with “P“
20 Down: Three-tier cookies – Starts with “O“
24 Down: “Electric” fish – Starts with “E“
25 Down: The one right here – Starts with “T“
26 Down: First-rate – Starts with “A“
27 Down: Carry a __ (sing accurately) – Starts with “T“
28 Down: Holder for sports awards – Starts with “T“
29 Down: Baby horses – Starts with “F“
30 Down: A glass in glasses – Starts with “L“
33 Down: Ran in the wash – Starts with “B“
35 Down: Attend a party – Starts with “C“
36 Down: Banister – Starts with “R“
37 Down: __ and crafts – Starts with “A“
40 Down: Indian dwelling in westerns – Starts with “T“
43 Down: Catch sight of – Starts with “S“
47 Down: Lawn-trimming tools – Starts with “E“
49 Down: Present from birth, as a talent – Starts with “I“
50 Down: Unnecessary extra – Starts with “F“
51 Down: Event with calf roping – Starts with “R“
52 Down: Had supper at home – Starts with “A“
53 Down: Rec centers for guys: Abbr. – Starts with “Y“
56 Down: Vicinity – Starts with “A“
57 Down: Barbecue “rack” – Starts with “R“
58 Down: Fearsome dinosaur, familiarly – Starts with “T“
59 Down: Dog biscuit shape – Starts with “B“
60 Down: Egyptian snakes – Starts with “A“
61 Down: Any precious stone – Starts with “G“
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Answers for November 15, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1 Across: Close (a door) with a bang — SLAM
5 Across: Pack away, as cargo — STOW
9 Across: Side of a doorway — JAMB
13 Across: Social composure — POISE
14 Across: Butterfly-to-be, while in a cocoon — PUPA
15 Across: And others: Abbr. — ETAL
16 Across: Small and mischievous — ELFIN
17 Across: Brother of Cain — ABEL
18 Across: “Product” suffix for silver or soft — WARE
19 Across: Holder for spuds — POTATOSACK
21 Across: Yale students, informally — ELIS
22 Across: Sleeve filler — ARM
23 Across: Women admired at a ball — BELLES
25 Across: Be a snitch — TATTLE
29 Across: Ad placed on a windshield — FLYER
31 Across: Fraction of a day — HOUR
32 Across: Woodwind instrument — OBOE
34 Across: Stretchy sportswear fabric — LYCRA
38 Across: __ uncertain terms — INNO
39 Across: Be at an incline — SLANT
41 Across: Wild pig — BOAR
42 Across: Oozes — SEEPS
44 Across: Something __ entirely — ELSE
45 Across: Leave out — OMIT
46 Across: Abides by — HEEDS
48 Across: Dots in a digital image — PIXELS
50 Across: Started to unravel — FRAYED
53 Across: Japanese money — YEN
54 Across: Campus military program: Abbr. — ROTC
55 Across: Holder for a traveler’s coat or suit — GARMENTBAG
62 Across: Flash of inspiration — IDEA
63 Across: Norse explorer __ the Red — ERIC
64 Across: Got out of bed — AROSE
65 Across: Hawaiian floral necklaces — LEIS
66 Across: Country singer McEntire — REBA
67 Across: Prime-time TV hr. — TENPM
68 Across: The __ Ranger (Tonto’s pal) — LONE
69 Across: Smart-alecky talk — SASS
70 Across: Former couples — EXES
Down Answers: ⬇️
1 Down: Song for one singer —SOLO
2 Down: Elevate — LIFT
3 Down: Largest continent — ASIA
4 Down: Of the mind — MENTAL
5 Down: Muscle twinge — SPASM
6 Down: Large brass instrument — TUBA
7 Down: Oil cartel — OPEC
8 Down: Stroll past — WALK
9 Down: Holder for rings and bracelets — JEWELRYBOX
10 Down: In any way — ATALL
11 Down: __ Antoinette (French queen) — MARIE
12 Down: Wish well to, as after a sneeze — BLESS
13 Down: Lively energy — PEP
20 Down: Three-tier cookies — OREOS
24 Down: “Electric” fish — EEL
25 Down: The one right here — THIS
26 Down: First-rate — AONE
27 Down: Carry a __ (sing accurately) — TOUNE
28 Down: Holder for sports awards — TROPHYCASE
29 Down: Baby horses — FOALS
30 Down: A glass in glasses — LENS
33 Down: Ran in the wash — BLED
35 Down: Attend a party — COME
36 Down: Banister — RAIL
37 Down: __ and crafts — ARTS
40 Down: Indian dwelling in westerns — TEPEE
43 Down: Catch sight of — SEE
47 Down: Lawn-trimming tools — EDGERS
49 Down: Present from birth, as a talent — INATE
50 Down: Unnecessary extra — FRILL
51 Down: Event with calf roping — RODEO
52 Down: Had supper at home — ATEIN
53 Down: Rec centers for guys: Abbr. — YMCAS
56 Down: Vicinity — AREA
57 Down: Barbecue “rack” — RIBS
58 Down: Fearsome dinosaur, familiarly — TREX
59 Down: Dog biscuit shape — BONE
60 Down: Egyptian snakes — ASPS
61 Down: Any precious stone — GEM
How did you fare with today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword? Did you cruise to a speedy victory?
This USA Today Easy crossword had a chill, approachable vibe that still kept things interesting. The grid flowed smoothly with a bunch of clean, everyday language that made it feel super accessible. Clues leaned direct but not dull, and the theme pulled everything together in a way that felt intentional without being heavy handed. Overall it played like a solid warm up puzzle with just enough personality to keep you locked in.
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The Goal: The object is to completely fill the grid with words that correctly answer the “Across” (horizontal) and “Down” (vertical) clues.
The Clues: Use the list of clues provided for each direction.
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Intersections: Look for those crossing points! Solving an easy “Across” clue can provide key letters that make a tougher “Down” clue suddenly click.
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