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 23, 2025.
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Clues for November 23, 2025
Grab your pencil or device! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1 Across: Squander – Starts with “W“
6 Across: IDs on tax forms – Starts with “S“
10 Across: Weekend matinee days: Abbr. – Starts with “S“
14 Across: Full-pot poker bet – Starts with “A“
15 Across: Scheme secretly – Starts with “P“
16 Across: Often – Starts with “A“
17 Across: Of high intelligence – Starts with “S“
18 Across: Learn by __ (memorize) – Starts with “R“
19 Across: Chicago or San Diego – Starts with “C“
20 Across: Seemingly strong opponent – Starts with “P“
22 Across: Spool on a fishing rod – Starts with “R“
23 Across: Sunup – Starts with “D“
24 Across: One side at a trial – Starts with “D“
26 Across: Explosive-regulating agcy. – Starts with “A“
29 Across: Annoyingly slow – Starts with “P“
31 Across: Ancient – Starts with “O“
32 Across: Badly worn, as tires – Starts with “B“
34 Across: Mess maker – Starts with “S“
36 Across: Corrosive liquids – Starts with “A“
40 Across: Sound of a haunted house’s floor – Starts with “C“
42 Across: Hurricane center – Starts with “E“
43 Across: Bottom-line bill amount – Starts with “T“
44 Across: Serious and strict – Starts with “S“
45 Across: Beagles and spaniels – Starts with “D“
47 Across: “Those __ the days!” – Starts with “W“
48 Across: Beer barrel – Starts with “K“
50 Across: Practice boxing – Starts with “S“
52 Across: Kitten’s cry – Starts with “M“
53 Across: “Be my guest” – Starts with “G“
57 Across: “What a shame” – Starts with “A“
59 Across: __-the-minute (current) – Starts with “U“
60 Across: Timid one – Starts with “S“
65 Across: Impolite look – Starts with “L“
66 Across: Show flexibility – Starts with “B“
67 Across: Really angry – Starts with “I“
68 Across: Golf instructors – Starts with “P“
69 Across: Female choir voice – Starts with “A“
70 Across: Topples from power – Starts with “O“
71 Across: Mentally rational – Starts with “S“
72 Across: Secluded valley – Starts with “G“
73 Across: Paid out – Starts with “S”
Down Clues: ⬇️
1 Down: Stinging insect – Starts with “W“
2 Down: __ mater – Starts with “A“
3 Down: Open-handed hit – Starts with “S“
4 Down: Needing a nap – Starts with “T“
5 Down: Trick into wrongdoing – Starts with “E“
6 Down: Rained gently – Starts with “S“
7 Down: Trudge through the mud – Starts with “S“
8 Down: Called attention to – Starts with “N“
9 Down: Two-speaker sound system – Starts with “S“
10 Down: Person exempt from criticism – Starts with “S“
11 Down: Flying saucer passenger – Starts with “A“
12 Down: Carryall bags – Starts with “T“
13 Down: Fashion sense – Starts with “S“
21 Down: Low pair in poker – Starts with “T“
25 Down: No longer fizzy – Starts with “F“
26 Down: Kindergarten basics – Starts with “A“
27 Down: Small fruit pie – Starts with “T”
28 Down: Escape in a hurry – Starts with “F“
30 Down: Round toys on strings – Starts with “Y“
33 Down: Unexpected winner – Starts with “D“
35 Down: “Excuse me . . .” – Starts with “B“
37 Down: Line on a list – Starts with “I“
38 Down: Take a bold chance – Starts with “D“
39 Down: Large quantity – Starts with “S“
41 Down: __-jerk reaction – Starts with “K“
46 Down: “Clearance” event – Starts with “S“
49 Down: Endless talker – Starts with “G“
51 Down: “Satellite” audio receivers – Starts with “R“
53 Down: Drinks quickly – Starts with “G“
54 Down: Drama set to music – Starts with “O“
55 Down: Used as a dining table – Starts with “A“
56 Down: Large cylindrical battery – Starts with “D“
58 Down: Pancake topper – Starts with “S“
61 Down: Poker stake – Starts with “A“
62 Down: Container for a violin – Starts with “C“
63 Down: Mail routing abbr. – Starts with “A“
64 Down: Exam – Starts with “T“
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Answers for November 23, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1 Across: Squander – WASTE
6 Across: IDs on tax forms – SSNS
10 Across: Weekend matinee days: Abbr. – SATS
14 Across: Full-pot poker bet – ALLIN
15 Across: Scheme secretly – PLOT
16 Across: Often – ALOT
17 Across: Of high intelligence – SMART
18 Across: Learn by __ (memorize) – ROTE
19 Across: Chicago or San Diego – CITY
20 Across: Seemingly strong opponent – PAPERTIGER
22 Across: Spool on a fishing rod – REEL
23 Across: Sunup – DAWN
24 Across: One side at a trial – DEFENSE
26 Across: Explosive-regulating agcy. – ATF
29 Across: Annoyingly slow – POKY
31 Across: Ancient – OLD
32 Across: Badly worn, as tires – BALD
34 Across: Mess maker – SLOB
36 Across: Corrosive liquids – ACIDS
40 Across: Sound of a haunted house’s floor – CREAK
42 Across: Hurricane center – EYE
43 Across: Bottom-line bill amount – TOTAL
44 Across: Serious and strict – STERN
45 Across: Beagles and spaniels – DOGS
47 Across: “Those __ the days!” – WERE
48 Across: Beer barrel – KEG
50 Across: Practice boxing – SPAR
52 Across: Kitten’s cry – MEW
53 Across: “Be my guest” – GOAHEAD
57 Across: “What a shame” – ALAS
59 Across: __-the-minute (current) – UPTO
60 Across: Timid one – SCAREDYCAT
65 Across: Impolite look – LEER
66 Across: Show flexibility – BEND
67 Across: Really angry – IRATE
68 Across: Golf instructors – PROS
69 Across: Female choir voice – ALTO
70 Across: Topples from power – OUSTS
71 Across: Mentally rational – SANE
72 Across: Secluded valley – GLEN
73 Across: Paid out – SPENT
Down Answers: ⬇️
1 Down: Stinging insect — WASP
2 Down: __ mater — ALMA
3 Down: Open-handed hit —SLAP
4 Down: Needing a nap — TIRED
5 Down: Trick into wrongdoing — ENTRAP
6 Down: Rained gently — SPRINKLED
7 Down: Trudge through the mud — SLOG
8 Down: Called attention to — NOTED
9 Down: Two-speaker sound system — STEREO
10 Down: Person exempt from criticism — SACREDCOW
11 Down: Flying saucer passenger — ALIEN
12 Down: Carryall bags — TOTES
13 Down: Fashion sense — STYLE
21 Down: Low pair in poker — TWOS
25 Down: No longer fizzy — FLAT
26 Down: Kindergarten basics — ABCS
27 Down: Small fruit pie — TART
28 Down: Escape in a hurry — FLEE
30 Down: Round toys on strings — YOYOS
33 Down: Unexpected winner — DARKHORSE
35 Down: “Excuse me . . .” — BEGPARDON
37 Down: Line on a list — ITEM
38 Down: Take a bold chance — DARE
39 Down: Large quantity — SLEW
41 Down: __-jerk reaction — KNEE
46 Down: “Clearance” event — SALE
49 Down: Endless talker — GASBAG
51 Down: “Satellite” audio receivers — RADIOUS
53 Down: Drinks quickly — GULPS
54 Down: Drama set to music — OPERA
55 Down: Used as a dining table — ATEON
56 Down: Large cylindrical battery — DCELL
58 Down: Pancake topper — SYRUP
61 Down: Poker stake — ANTE
62 Down: Container for a violin — CASE
63 Down: Mail routing abbr. — ATTN
64 Down: Exam — TEST
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 clean, relaxed vibe that made it an easy glide from start to finish. The theme was light but clever, giving the grid a fun backbone without trying too hard. Cluing stayed friendly and clear, which kept the pace quick and smooth. The fill was tidy too, with modern touches that kept things fresh. Overall, it hit that perfect daily balance — approachable, polished, and satisfying without any heavy lifting.
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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.
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.
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