USA Today Quick Crossword Answers Today
QuickCross
By John Wilmes
Across
Down
- 1Slide with brakes onSKID
- 2Heche or HathawayANNE
- 3Internet jokeMEME
- 4Leak slowlySEEP
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Elliott and Rockwell — Answer: SAMS. Hint: Both actors share the same familiar first name. 🎬
- 5. Zac Brown Band --> — Answer: KNEE. Hint: This word begins a country hit featuring Jimmy Buffett. 🎵
- 6. Danes and Rhys show, "The Beast __ __" — Answer: INME. Hint: Complete the title of this suspenseful Danes-and-Rhys series. 📺
- 7. --> song featuring Jimmy Buffett — Answer: DEEP. Hint: This word follows the title's reference to a body joint. 🌊
Down
- 1. Slide with brakes on — Answer: SKID. Hint: A vehicle may do this when its tires lose traction. 🚗
- 2. Heche or Hathaway — Answer: ANNE. Hint: This shared first name belongs to both actresses. 🎭
- 3. Internet joke — Answer: MEME. Hint: It is a humorous image or phrase rapidly shared online. 😂
- 4. Leak slowly — Answer: SEEP. Hint: Think of liquid making its way out drop by drop. 💧
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliott and Rockwell | SAMS |
| 5 | Zac Brown Band --> | KNEE |
| 6 | Danes and Rhys show, "The Beast __ __" | INME |
| 7 | --> song featuring Jimmy Buffett | DEEP |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slide with brakes on | SKID |
| 2 | Heche or Hathaway | ANNE |
| 3 | Internet joke | MEME |
| 4 | Leak slowly | SEEP |
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| Quick Cross | Full USA Today | |
|---|---|---|
| Grid size | Small (mini-style) | Mid-size |
| Solve time | A minute or two | Several minutes |
| Theme | Light / none | Every puzzle themed |
| Difficulty | Consistent, easy | Consistent, accessible |
| Cost | Free | Free |
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