USA Today Quick Crossword Answers - Jul 12
QuickCross
By By John Wilmes
Across
- 1Baby bearsCUBS
- 5NeighborhoodAREA
- 7Concrete portionSLAB
Down
- 1Metal containersCANS
- 3Actor LugosiBELA
- 4Swedish car makeSAAB
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Baby bears — Answer: CUBS. Hint: Think of little ones that roam the forest with their momma! 🐻
- 5. Neighborhood — Answer: AREA. Hint: Think about the space where you might live or gather with friends! 🏡
- 6. "The Lion King" character — Answer: NALA. Hint: This character is a strong female friend who has a knack for adventure in the Pride Lands! 🦁
- 7. Concrete portion — Answer: SLAB. Hint: Think of a flat, solid section often used in construction! 🏗️
Down
- 1. Metal containers — Answer: CANS. Hint: These handy holders are often found in your pantry and can be popped open with a simple twist! 🥫
- 2. Russian motorcycle brand — Answer: URAL. Hint: This brand is known for its sidecars and rugged design, perfect for adventure! 🏍️
- 3. Actor Lugosi — Answer: BELA. Hint: Think of a famous actor known for his role in classic horror films! 🎭
- 4. Swedish car make — Answer: SAAB. Hint: This brand is known for its quirky designs and aircraft heritage! 🚗
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Here are the USA Today Quick Cross answers for Sunday, July 12, 2026 — every solution for that day's small (mini-style) puzzle, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 12?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live USA Today Quick Cross answers page.
USA Today Quick Cross answers for July 12, 2026
The full solution for the July 12 USA Today Quick Cross is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's grid read. Each answer is listed separately, so you can check just the clue you were stuck on and leave the rest. This is the confirmed grid as published on Sunday, July 12.
Full USA Today Quick Crossword answer list for July 12, 2026
Every clue from the July 12 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baby bears | CUBS |
| 5 | Neighborhood | AREA |
| 6 | "The Lion King" character | NALA |
| 7 | Concrete portion | SLAB |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal containers | CANS |
| 2 | Russian motorcycle brand | URAL |
| 3 | Actor Lugosi | BELA |
| 4 | Swedish car make | SAAB |
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