USA Today Quick Crossword Clues & Answers - Jul 15

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USA Today Quick Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Coffee or -->
  2. 5Land unit
  3. 6--> energy drink, say
  4. 7"Let it stand"

Down

  1. 1Dawber and Grier
  2. 2American rapper/actor
  3. 3Motley ____
  4. 4Held on to

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Coffee or --> — Answer: PICK. Hint: When you have options, it's time to make a choice! ☕
  2. 5. Land unit — Answer: ACRE. Hint: This term often comes up when discussing real estate size! 🌱
  3. 6. --> energy drink, say — Answer: MEUP. Hint: Think of a shorthand way to express enthusiasm or support! 💪
  4. 7. "Let it stand" — Answer: STET. Hint: When you want to keep something as is, you might say this Latin term! 📜

Down

  1. 1. Dawber and Grier — Answer: PAMS. Hint: Think of a classic TV duo known for their quirky humor! 😂
  2. 2. American rapper/actor — Answer: ICET. Hint: This cool name might make you think of frosty treats! 🧊
  3. 3. Motley ____ — Answer: CRUE. Hint: This band is known for their wild rock and roll lifestyle! 🎸
  4. 4. Held on to — Answer: KEPT. Hint: What you do with something valuable to ensure it stays with you! 🔒

Here are the USA Today Quick Cross answers for Wednesday, July 15, 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 15?” 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 15, 2026

The full solution for the July 15 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 Wednesday, July 15.

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