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 24, 2025.
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Clues for November 24, 2025
Grab your pencil or device! Here are the clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Clues: ➡️
1 Across: 100-yard race – Starts with “D“
5 Across: Place to park a car – Starts with “L“
8 Across: Natural bandage – Starts with “S“
12 Across: Not married – Starts with “U“
14 Across: Very long car, for short – Starts with “L“
15 Across: Volcano’s outflow – Starts with “L“
16 Across: Long look – Starts with “S“
17 Across: Prayer-ending word – Starts with “A“
18 Across: Change for a $5 bill – Starts with “O“
19 Across: Windy-day playing with a toy in the air – Starts with “K“
21 Across: Was dressed in – Starts with “W“
22 Across: Toward sunrise – Starts with “E“
23 Across: Unexpected victories – Starts with “U“
25 Across: Back of a boat – Starts with “S“
28 Across: “Recent” prefix for natal – Starts with “N“
29 Across: “… and all __ jazz” – Starts with “T“
30 Across: Out of town this week – Starts with “A“
33 Across: Locations – Starts with “S“
38 Across: Rainy-day viewing of funny TV shows – Starts with “W“
41 Across: Nebraska city – Starts with “O“
42 Across: “‘How long has it __?'” – Starts with “B“
43 Across: A Great Lake – Starts with “E“
44 Across: By way of, on an itinerary – Starts with “V“
46 Across: Neglected to, for short – Starts with “D“
48 Across: Buckle up, as a seat belt – Starts with “F“
52 Across: Egotistical – Starts with “V“
54 Across: Female choral voice – Starts with “A“
55 Across: Hot-day basking at a beach – Starts with “S“
61 Across: Ink smear – Starts with “B“
62 Across: “‘It’s clear now'” – Starts with “I“
63 Across: Helicopter blade – Starts with “R“
64 Across: Valentine’s Day emotion – Starts with “L“
65 Across: Religious splinter group – Starts with “S“
66 Across: Performance with sopranos – Starts with “O“
67 Across: Lambs’ mothers – Starts with “E“
68 Across: “‘For shame!'” – Starts with “T“
69 Across: TV industry award – Starts with “E“
Down Clues: ⬇️
1 Down: Nightfall – Starts with “D“
2 Down: Prefix meaning ”opposed to” – Starts with “A“
3 Down: Smack, as a housefly – Starts with “S“
4 Down: ”The buck stops __” – Starts with “H“
5 Down: Maximum speed on a road – Starts with “L“
6 Down: Sign of the future – Starts with “O“
7 Down: __-in-cheek (insincere) – Starts with “T“
8 Down: Reduces one’s speed – Starts with “S“
9 Down: Small boat that’s paddled – Starts with “C”
10 Down: Avoid, as a crisis – Starts with “A“
11 Down: Air Force locations – Starts with “B“
13 Down: Delay until a later time – Starts with “D“
14 Down: Installs, as a carpet – Starts with “L“
20 Down: Hawaiian porch – Starts with “L“
24 Down: Blog entry – Starts with “P“
25 Down: Dishonest imitation – Starts with “S“
26 Down: ”See ya later!” – Starts with “T“
27 Down: Carve a design into glass – Starts with “E“
28 Down: Wall Street market: Abbr. – Starts with “N“
29 Down: One more than one – Starts with “T“
31 Down: Female hoopsters’ org. – Starts with “W“
32 Down: Improve with time, as wine – Starts with “A“
34 Down: Cooled with cubes – Starts with “I“
35 Down: Tattered and __ (raggedy) – Starts with “T“
36 Down: Give off, as light – Starts with “E“
37 Down: NNW opposite – Starts with “S“
39 Down: Possess – Starts with “H“
40 Down: Taj Mahal’s country – Starts with “I“
45 Down: Refuse to compromise – Starts with “I“
47 Down: Emcee’s opening speech – Starts with “I“
48 Down: Story from Aesop – Starts with “F“
49 Down: Give permission for – Starts with “A“
50 Down: Cooking appliance – Starts with “S“
51 Down: Carryall bags – Starts with “T“
52 Down: Sweater style with an angled cut – Starts with “V“
53 Down: Aid and __ (assist in crime) – Starts with “A“
56 Down: Puts into service – Starts with “U“
57 Down: Optimistic feeling – Starts with “H“
58 Down: Line on a list – Starts with “I“
59 Down: Typical result – Starts with “N“
60 Down: Color of overcast skies – Starts with “G“
Finished solving? Check your answers right here below!
Today’s USA TODAY Easy Crossword Answers for November 24, 2025
Across Answers: ➡️
1 Across: 100-yard race — DASH
5 Across: Place to park a car — LOT
8 Across: Natural bandage — SCAB
12 Across: Not married — UNWED
14 Across: Very long car, for short — LIMO
15 Across: Volcano’s outflow — LAVA
16 Across: Long look — STARE
17 Across: Prayer-ending word — AMEN
18 Across: Change for a $5 bill — ONES
19 Across: Windy-day playing with a toy in the air — KITEFLYING
21 Across: Was dressed in — WORE
22 Across: Toward sunrise — EAST
23 Across: Unexpected victories — UPSETS
25 Across: Back of a boat — STERN
28 Across: “Recent” prefix for natal — NEO
29 Across: “… and all __ jazz” — THAT
30 Across: Out of town this week — AWAY
33 Across: Locations — SITES
38 Across: Rainy-day viewing of funny TV shows — WATCHINGSITCOMS
41 Across: Nebraska city — OMAHA
42 Across: “‘How long has it __?'” — BEEN
43 Across: A Great Lake — ERIE
44 Across: By way of, on an itinerary — VIA
46 Across: Neglected to, for short — DIDNT
48 Across: Buckle up, as a seat belt — FASTEN
52 Across: Egotistical — VAIN
54 Across: Female choral voice — ALTO
55 Across: Hot-day basking at a beach — SUNBATHING
61 Across: Ink smear — BLOT
62 Across: “‘It’s clear now'” — ISEE
63 Across: Helicopter blade — ROTOR
64 Across: Valentine’s Day emotion — LOVE
65 Across: Religious splinter group — SECT
66 Across: Performance with sopranos — OPERA
67 Across: Lambs’ mothers — EWES
68 Across: “‘For shame!'” — TSK
69 Across: TV industry award — EMMY
Down Answers: ⬇️
1 Down: Nightfall — DUSK
2 Down: Prefix meaning “opposed to” — ANTI
3 Down: Smack, as a housefly — SWAT
4 Down: “The buck stops __” — HERE
5 Down: Maximum speed on a road — LIMIT
6 Down: Sign of the future — OMEN
7 Down: __-in-cheek (insincere) — TONGUE
8 Down: Reduces one’s speed — SLOWS
9 Down: Small boat that’s paddled — CANOE
10 Down: Avoid, as a crisis — AVERT
11 Down: Air Force locations — BASES
13 Down: Delay until a later time — DEFER
14 Down: Installs, as a carpet — LAYS
20 Down: Hawaiian porch — LANAI
24 Down: Blog entry — POST
25 Down: Dishonest imitation — SHAM
26 Down: “See ya later!” — THATA
27 Down: Carve a design into glass — ETCH
28 Down: Wall Street market: Abbr. — NYSE
29 Down: One more than one — TWO
31 Down: Female hoopsters’ org. — WNBA
32 Down: Improve with time, as wine — AGE
34 Down: Cooled with cubes — ICED
35 Down: Tattered and __ (raggedy) — TORN
36 Down: Give off, as light — EMIT
37 Down: NNW opposite — SSE
39 Down: Possess — HAVE
40 Down: Taj Mahal’s country — INDIA
45 Down: Refuse to compromise — INSIST
47 Down: Emcee’s opening speech — INTRO
48 Down: Story from Aesop — FABLE
49 Down: Give permission for — ALLOW
50 Down: Cooking appliance — STOVE
51 Down: Carryall bags — TOTES
52 Down: Sweater style with an angled cut — VNECK
53 Down: Aid and __ (assist in crime) — ABET
56 Down: Puts into service — USES
57 Down: Optimistic feeling — HOPE
58 Down: Line on a list — ITEM
59 Down: Typical result — NORM
60 Down: Color of overcast skies — GRAY
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 laid back, breezy energy that made it a really smooth solve. The theme was cute and clicked right away, tying the grid together without overcomplicating anything. Cluing stayed friendly and clear, so the puzzle moved quickly but still felt fun. The fill was clean with no awkward hang-ups, which kept the whole flow steady. Overall, it delivered exactly what an Easy should do — light, polished, and satisfying.
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