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 20, 2025.
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Clues for November 20, 2025
Grab your pencil or device! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1 Across: Bandleader’s stick – Starts with “B“
6 Across: ’70s Swedish superstar singing group – Starts with “A“
10 Across: “Saturated” things in one’s diet – Starts with “F“
14 Across: Clear a blackboard – Starts with “E“
15 Across: Dressed (in) – Starts with “C“
16 Across: Help to commit a crime – Starts with “A“
17 Across: Window ledges – Starts with “S“
18 Across: Notified – Starts with “T“
19 Across: Long skirt – Starts with “M“
20 Across: Vehicles serving Mexican food – Starts with “T“
22 Across: Typeface that tilts: Abbr. – Starts with “I“
23 Across: Chop (off), as tree branches – Starts with “L“
24 Across: Any special skill – Starts with “T“
26 Across: Causes to feel guilty – Starts with “S“
30 Across: Foolish and silly – Starts with “G“
32 Across: Team sport on horseback – Starts with “P“
33 Across: Wise __ owl – Starts with “A“
35 Across: Foul-smelling – Starts with “A“
39 Across: Higher than – Starts with “A“
41 Across: Prefix meaning “three” – Starts with “T“
42 Across: Salary increase – Starts with “R“
43 Across: “Reward” for poor café service – Starts with “N“
44 Across: __ extra cost (free) – Starts with “A“
46 Across: Bagel or bun – Starts with “R“
47 Across: Sound from a horse – Starts with “N“
49 Across: Artist’s soft-colored crayon – Starts with “P“
51 Across: Tattered, as cloth – Starts with “R“
54 Across: Lamb’s father – Starts with “R“
55 Across: Mountain’s height: Abbr. – Starts with “E“
56 Across: Two-wheelers for rough terrain – Starts with “T“
63 Across: Bread with a pocket – Starts with “P“
64 Across: Runs on television – Starts with “A“
65 Across: Join together – Starts with “U“
66 Across: Similar (to) – Starts with “A“
67 Across: Great delight – Starts with “G“
68 Across: Oregon or Ohio – Starts with “S“
69 Across: Cravings – Starts with “Y“
70 Across: Char on a grill – Starts with “S“
71 Across: Fire hydrant attachments – Starts with “H“
Down Clues: ⬇️
1 Down: Second to none – Starts with “B“
2 Down: Opera solo – Starts with “A“
3 Down: Skin powder – Starts with “T“
4 Down: Capital of Norway – Starts with “O“
5 Down: Snuggle up – Starts with “N“
6 Down: Misbehave – Starts with “A“
7 Down: Group that votes the same – Starts with “B“
8 Down: Refuse to do something – Starts with “A“
9 Down: Expands upon – Starts with “F“
10 Down: Vehicles for Mom, Dad and the kids – Starts with “A“
11 Down: Lessen, as the tide – Starts with “T“
12 Down: Person from Houston – Starts with “S“
13 Down: Clown’s height extender – Starts with “R“
21 Down: Civil rights icon Parks – Starts with “A“
25 Down: Worship from __ – Starts with “S“
26 Down: Reach across, as a bridge – Starts with “H“
27 Down: Freight train rider – Starts with “A“
28 Down: Often – Starts with “A“
29 Down: Vehicles taking furniture to new homes – Starts with “M“
30 Down: Country singer Brooks – Starts with “G“
31 Down: From here __ (henceforth) – Starts with “O“
34 Down: Deer with antlers – Starts with “S“
36 Down: Very funny person – Starts with “R“
37 Down: Land surrounded by water – Starts with “I“
38 Down: “The Farmer in the __” (kids’ song) – Starts with “D“
40 Down: Fencing sword – Starts with “E“
45 Down: White gemstone – Starts with “O“
48 Down: Luggage attachments with your name – Starts with “I“
50 Down: Surprise attack – Starts with “A“
51 Down: Settle a debt – Starts with “R“
52 Down: Look __ (resemble each other) – Starts with “A“
53 Down: Enter, as an auto – Starts with “G“
54 Down: Early __ (morning person) – Starts with “R“
57 Down: Make angry – Starts with “R“
58 Down: Vicinity – Starts with “A“
59 Down: Take __ account (consider) – Starts with “I“
60 Down: Autos from South Korea – Starts with “K“
61 Down: “Small” ending for kitchen – Starts with “E“
62 Down: Has a look at – Starts with “S“
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Answers for November 20, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1 Across: Bandleader’s stick — BATON
6 Across: ’70s Swedish superstar singing group — ABBA
10 Across: “Saturated” things in one’s diet — FATS
10 Down: Vehicles for Mom, Dad and the kids – FAMILYCARS
11 Down: Lessen, as the tide – ABATE
12 Down: Person from Houston – TEXAN
13 Down: Clown’s height extender – STILT
21 Down: Civil rights icon Parks – ROSA
25 Down: Worship from __ – AFAR
26 Down: Reach across, as a bridge – SPAN
27 Down: Freight train rider – HOBO
28 Down: Often – ALOT
29 Down: Vehicles taking furniture to new homes – MOVINGVANS
30 Down: Country singer Brooks – GARTH
31 Down: From here __ (henceforth) – ONIN
34 Down: Deer with antlers – STAG
36 Down: Very funny person – RIOT
37 Down: Land surrounded by water – ISLE
38 Down: “The Farmer in the __” (kids’ song) – DELL
40 Down: Fencing sword – EPEE
45 Down: White gemstone – OPAL
48 Down: Luggage attachments with your name – IDTAGS
50 Down: Surprise attack – AMBUSH
51 Down: Settle a debt – REPAY
52 Down: Look __ (resemble each other) – ALIKE
53 Down: Enter, as an auto – GETIN
54 Down: Early __ (morning person) – RISER
57 Down: Make angry – RILE
58 Down: Vicinity – AREA
59 Down: Take __ account (consider) – INTO
60 Down: Autos from South Korea – KIAS
61 Down: “Small” ending for kitchen – ETTE
62 Down: Has a look at – SEES
How did you fare with today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword? Did you cruise to a speedy victory?
Today’s USA Today Easy crossword had a super smooth, breezy feel that made it a quick but satisfying run. The theme connected cleanly and felt fun without trying to be extra. Cluing was friendly and direct, keeping the pace fast while still giving you those tiny sparks. The fill stayed tidy and modern, which helped the whole grid flow without any stalls. Overall, a light, well-crafted puzzle that hit exactly the vibe an Easy should.
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Playing the USA TODAY Easy Crossword is hassle-free and lightning-fast.
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.
Word Length: The grid itself guides you on the length of the words. A correct letter in one direction will often give you a helpful starting letter for the intersecting word.
Intersections: Look for those crossing points! Solving an easy “Across” clue can provide key letters that make a tougher “Down” clue suddenly click.
Daily Refresh: A brand new USA TODAY Easy Crossword is released every day, guaranteeing a fresh burst of puzzle fun.
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