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USA Today Quick Crossword Clues

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  1. 1. 1994 film, "____ Dreams" — Answer: HOOP. Hint: Think of a sport with a round object that goes up high! 🏀
  2. 5. Poker buy-in — Answer: ANTE. Hint: It's the initial bet that sets the stage for the game! 🎲
  3. 6. "A Bug's Life" character — Answer: ATTA. Hint: Think of a hardworking insect leading a group to triumph! 🐜
  4. 7. Carbon residue — Answer: SOOT. Hint: Think of what might accumulate in your fireplace after a cozy fire! 🔥

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  1. 1. Bill of the PGA — Answer: HAAS. Hint: Think of a golfer's last name that rhymes with 'boss'! ⛳
  2. 2. "__ __ the Next One" by Jay-Z — Answer: ONTO. Hint: It's all about moving forward and not looking back! 🚀
  3. 3. 2022 film, "A Man Called ____" — Answer: OTTO. Hint: Think of a name that sounds like a classic toy train! 🚂
  4. 4. ____ moss — Answer: PEAT. Hint: Think of a type of moss often found in wet, boggy areas! 🌿

Looking for today's USA Today Quick Cross answers? Every solution for today's puzzle — dated July 26, 2026 — is at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid goes live. The Quick Cross is USA Today's fast, mini-style puzzle: a small grid you can clear in a minute or two, ideal for a quick daily break. Whether you're checking a finished puzzle or breaking a deadlock, the full answers are below.

Full USA Today Quick Crossword answer list for today

Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

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#ClueAnswer
11994 film, "____ Dreams"HOOP
5Poker buy-inANTE
6"A Bug's Life" characterATTA
7Carbon residueSOOT

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#ClueAnswer
1Bill of the PGAHAAS
2"__ __ the Next One" by Jay-ZONTO
32022 film, "A Man Called ____"OTTO
4____ mossPEAT

Today's USA Today Quick Cross answers

Today's solution appears above, laid out clue by clue. Because the grid is small, one missing letter can block several crossing answers, so each answer is listed separately: reveal only the one you need and keep solving the rest. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as it's published.

What is the USA Today Quick Cross?

The Quick Cross is USA Today's bite-size crossword — a compact grid with a short set of clues, built as a speedy alternative to the paper's full themed daily crossword. It shares USA Today's modern, accessible style: clean, contemporary clues drawn from everyday knowledge and current culture, with none of the late-week difficulty spike you get from older broadsheet puzzles. It's free to play online, so it suits anyone who wants a fast, fair puzzle rather than a long solve.

Quick Cross vs. the full USA Today Crossword

How the two USA Today puzzles compare:

Quick CrossFull USA Today
Grid sizeSmall (mini-style)Mid-size
Solve timeA minute or twoSeveral minutes
ThemeLight / noneEvery puzzle themed
DifficultyConsistent, easyConsistent, accessible
CostFreeFree

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Frequently asked questions

What are today's USA Today Quick Cross answers?

Every answer for today's puzzle (July 26, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as it's released.

Is the USA Today Quick Cross free?

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How is the Quick Cross different from the full USA Today Crossword?

The Quick Cross is a smaller, faster mini-style grid; the full puzzle is mid-size and always themed. Both share USA Today's modern, accessible style.

Where can I find past Quick Cross answers?

Every previous puzzle is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.