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 22, 2025.
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Clues for November 22, 2025
Grab your pencil or device! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1 Across: Make preparations for – Starts with “S“
6 Across: Yuletide wise trio – Starts with “M“
10 Across: Dairy farm mooer – Starts with “C“
13 Across: Clear a blackboard – Starts with “E“
14 Across: Misfortunes – Starts with “I“
15 Across: Three Bears female – Starts with “M“
16 Across: Runner of four-minute races – Starts with “M“
17 Across: Nary a __ (no one) – Starts with “S“
18 Across: Surrounded by – Starts with “A“
19 Across: Cool drink with caffeine – Starts with “I“
21 Across: Tennis great Sampras – Starts with “P“
22 Across: Spruce up for publication – Starts with “E“
23 Across: String that cleans teeth – Starts with “F“
24 Across: Cafeteria worker’s head covering – Starts with “H“
28 Across: Woodwind instrument – Starts with “O“
30 Across: Eight-person chorus – Starts with “O“
31 Across: Sugary Southern brew – Starts with “S“
35 Across: “At what time?” – Starts with “W“
36 Across: Bank’s well-protected room – Starts with “V“
38 Across: Win by a wide margin – Starts with “R“
39 Across: Citrus drink at a kid’s stand – Starts with “L“
41 Across: Spooky – Starts with “E“
42 Across: Docs for pets – Starts with “V“
43 Across: Natural abilities – Starts with “T“
45 Across: Tube in a milk shake – Starts with “S“
48 Across: Three Bears male – Starts with “P“
49 Across: Stretched tightly – Starts with “T“
50 Across: Party drink served in a large bowl – Starts with “F“
56 Across: Ready, willing, and __ – Starts with “A“
57 Across: Loaf around – Starts with “L“
58 Across: Look without blinking – Starts with “S“
59 Across: Tips of socks – Starts with “T“
60 Across: In addition – Starts with “A“
61 Across: Already dined – Starts with “E“
62 Across: Ship’s distress signal – Starts with “S“
63 Across: Social equal – Starts with “P“
64 Across: Nightclub performances – Starts with “S“
Down Clues: ⬇️
1 Down: “Half” prefix for final – Starts with “S“
2 Down: Explorer __ the Red – Starts with “E“
3 Down: Story that might be “tall” – Starts with “T“
4 Down: Pre-owned – Starts with “U“
5 Down: Number with a “%” symbol – Starts with “P“
6 Down: Person without a social group – Starts with “M“
7 Down: High in the sky – Starts with “A“
8 Down: Model builder’s adhesive – Starts with “G“
9 Down: Land surrounded by water – Starts with “I“
10 Down: Small part for a big star – Starts with “C“
11 Down: Doesn’t include – Starts with “O“
12 Down: Walks through water – Starts with “W“
15 Down: It’s tapped for pancake syrup – Starts with “M“
20 Down: Poem of praise – Starts with “O“
23 Down: Enemy – Starts with “F“
24 Down: Coyote’s call – Starts with “H“
25 Down: Soreness after exercise – Starts with “A“
26 Down: Any line on a shopping list – Starts with “I“
27 Down: Makes over, as a kitchen – Starts with “R“
28 Down: Bird that hoots – Starts with “O“
29 Down: Wager – Starts with “O“
31 Down: Take to court – Starts with “S“
32 Down: Unable to make a choice – Starts with “T“
33 Down: Give off, as an odor – Starts with “E“
34 Down: Gorillas and chimps – Starts with “A“
36 Down: Brewery tank – Starts with “V“
37 Down: Commercials and billboard postings – Starts with “A“
40 Down: “‘So what else is __?'” – Starts with “N“
41 Down: Goes by, as time – Starts with “E“
43 Down: Person altering clothes – Starts with “T“
44 Down: Condo dwelling: Abbr. – Starts with “A“
45 Down: Data, for short – Starts with “S“
46 Down: Something not allowed – Starts with “T“
47 Down: Contest regulations – Starts with “R“
48 Down: Heart’s beat – Starts with “P“
50 Down: Envelope part that’s licked – Starts with “F“
51 Down: Actor’s part – Starts with “R“
52 Down: Great Salt Lake state – Starts with “U“
53 Down: US alliance with European nations – Starts with “N“
54 Down: Staff of a ship – Starts with “C“
55 Down: Egg producers in coops – Starts with “H“
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Answers for November 22, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1 Across: Make preparations for – SETUP
6 Across: Yuletide wise trio – MAGI
10 Across: Dairy farm mooer – COW
13 Across: Clear a blackboard – ERASE
14 Across: Misfortunes – ILLS
15 Across: Three Bears female – MAMA
16 Across: Runner of four-minute races – MILER
17 Across: Nary a __ (no one) – SOUL
18 Across: Surrounded by – AMID
19 Across: Cool drink with caffeine – ICEDCOFFEE
21 Across: Tennis great Sampras – PETE
22 Across: Spruce up for publication – EDIT
23 Across: String that cleans teeth – FLOSS
24 Across: Cafeteria worker’s head covering – HAIRNET
28 Across: Woodwind instrument – OBOE
30 Across: Eight-person chorus – OCTET
31 Across: Sugary Southern brew – SWEETTEA
35 Across: “At what time?” – WHEN
36 Across: Bank’s well-protected room – VAULT
38 Across: Win by a wide margin – ROMP
39 Across: Citrus drink at a kid’s stand – LEMONADE
41 Across: Spooky – EERIE
42 Across: Docs for pets – VETS
43 Across: Natural abilities – TALENTS
45 Across: Tube in a milk shake – STRAW
48 Across: Three Bears male – PAPA
49 Across: Stretched tightly – TAUT
50 Across: Party drink served in a large bowl – FRUITPUNCH
56 Across: Ready, willing, and __ – ABLE
57 Across: Loaf around – LOLL
58 Across: Look without blinking – STARE
59 Across: Tips of socks – TOES
60 Across: In addition – ALSO
61 Across: Already dined – EATEN
62 Across: Ship’s distress signal – SOS
63 Across: Social equal – PEER
64 Across: Nightclub performances – SHOWS
Down Answers: ⬇️
1 Down: “Half” prefix for final – SEMI
2 Down: Explorer __ the Red – ERIC
3 Down: Story that might be “tall” – TALE
4 Down: Pre-owned – USED
5 Down: Number with a “%” symbol – PERCENT
6 Down: Person without a social group – MISFIT
7 Down: High in the sky – ALOFT
8 Down: Model builder’s adhesive – GLUE
9 Down: Land surrounded by water – ISLE
10 Down: Small part for a big star – CAMEO
11 Down: Doesn’t include – OMITS
12 Down: Walks through water – WADES
15 Down: It’s tapped for pancake syrup – MAPLETREE
20 Down: Poem of praise – ODE
23 Down: Enemy – FOE
24 Down: Coyote’s call – HOWL
25 Down: Soreness after exercise – ACHE
26 Down: Any line on a shopping list – ITEM
27 Down: Makes over, as a kitchen – RENOVATES
28 Down: Bird that hoots – OWL
29 Down: Wager – BET
31 Down: Take to court – SUE
32 Down: Unable to make a choice – TORN
33 Down: Give off, as an odor – EMIT
34 Down: Gorillas and chimps – APES
36 Down: Brewery tank – VAT
37 Down: Commercials and billboard postings – ADS
40 Down: “‘So what else is __?'” – NEW
41 Down: Goes by, as time – ELAPSES
43 Down: Person altering clothes – TAILOR
44 Down: Condo dwelling: Abbr. – APT
45 Down: Data, for short – STATS
46 Down: Something not allowed – TABOO
47 Down: Contest regulations – RULES
48 Down: Heart’s beat – PULSE
50 Down: Envelope part that’s licked – FLAP
51 Down: Actor’s part – ROLE
52 Down: Great Salt Lake state – UTAH
53 Down: US alliance with European nations – NATO
54 Down: Staff of a ship – CREW
55 Down: Egg producers in coops – HENS
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 that smooth, summery vibe where everything just flows. The theme clicked right away and stayed fun throughout, with the long drink entries giving the grid a refreshing rhythm. Cluing was friendly and clean, so the solve moved quickly without feeling too bare. The fill stayed modern and straightforward, keeping the whole puzzle light and approachable. Overall, it was a chill, satisfying solve that fit the Easy label perfectly.
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