Daily Crossword Answers USA Today - August 05, 2025

across

• Whale that can outsmart sharks Crossword Clue

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  ORCA

• Health org. based in Atlanta Crossword Clue

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  CDC

• Reply to a party invitation Crossword Clue

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  RSVP

• Head to the penthouse Crossword Clue

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  GOUP

• Sound before "Bless you" Crossword Clue

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  ACHOO

• Mamas with fleece Crossword Clue

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  EWES

• Deeply engrossed Crossword Clue

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  RAPT

• Fixtures for some bodyweight exercises Crossword Clue

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  CHINUPBARS

• Key left of F1 Crossword Clue

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  ESC

• Bottom-rung employee Crossword Clue

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  PEON

• Baby Ruth ingredient Crossword Clue

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  NOUGAT

• Vested interest Crossword Clue

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  STAKE

• Fritters away Crossword Clue

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  WASTES

• Alternatives to Vans Crossword Clue

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  KEDS

• Treatment that might use androgens or estrogens Crossword Clue

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  HRT

• Tech for delivery drivers Crossword Clue

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  GPS

• Hot dog, informally Crossword Clue

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  WEENIE

• Place to buy an action figure Crossword Clue

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  TOYSTORE

• "NFL Live" channel Crossword Clue

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  ESPN

• Like blue lobsters, compared to red ones Crossword Clue

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  RARER

• A laugh a minute Crossword Clue

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  HOOT

• "Don't move a muscle!" Crossword Clue

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  STAYHERE

• Makes changes to Crossword Clue

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  AMENDS

• Color of many desert sands Crossword Clue

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  TAN

• Tiny crawler in a colony Crossword Clue

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  ANT

• Fluffy lap dogs, for short Crossword Clue

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  POMS

• Some purse fasteners Crossword Clue

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  CLASPS

• Rome subway system Crossword Clue

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  METRO

• "Well, dang!" Crossword Clue

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  OHRATS

• Hominoids with strong arms Crossword Clue

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  APES

• Bone protecting the heart Crossword Clue

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  RIB

• "That checks out!" Crossword Clue

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  SEEMSLEGIT

• Home with a honeycomb Crossword Clue

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  HIVE

• "Story of my ___!" Crossword Clue

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  LIFE

• Venue for some playoff games Crossword Clue

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  ARENA

• "Sounds good" Crossword Clue

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  OKAY

• Thereabouts Crossword Clue

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  ORSO

• More, in Spanish Crossword Clue

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  MAS

• Options for glossy nails Crossword Clue

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  GELS