Daily Crossword Answers USA Today - January 17, 2026

across

• Big rig Crossword Clue

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  SEMI

• Good smells Crossword Clue

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  AROMAS

• Green prefix Crossword Clue

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  ECO

• The Oregon Trail animals Crossword Clue

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  OXEN

• Make a comment Crossword Clue

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  REMARK

• "The ___" (Taylor Swift song about double standards) Crossword Clue

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  MAN

• "The Office" episode where Jan and Michael host co-workers Crossword Clue

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  DINNERPARTY

• Opposite of "post" Crossword Clue

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  PRE

• PC key under "X" Crossword Clue

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  ALT

• "Many ___ ago . . ." Crossword Clue

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  MOONS

• Prepares for the future Crossword Clue

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  PLANS

• Playground fixtures that go up and down Crossword Clue

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  SEESAWS

• Tight-fitting winter cap Crossword Clue

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  BEANIE

• Place to order a Reuben Crossword Clue

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  DELI

• Alvin and the Chipmunks, e.g Crossword Clue

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  TRIO

• Surfer's need Crossword Clue

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  WAVE

• Ancient Crossword Clue

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  OLD

• "Frozen" prince Crossword Clue

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  HANS

• Word before "joke" or "bod" Crossword Clue

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  DAD

• Insurance company with a mascot named LiMu Emu Crossword Clue

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  LIBERTYMUTUAL

• Animal on a dairy farm Crossword Clue

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  COW

• Destine for failure Crossword Clue

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  DOOM

• ___ Antonio, Texas Crossword Clue

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  SAN

• Like ardent fans Crossword Clue

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  AVID

• Bird-shaped Easter treat Crossword Clue

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  PEEP

• Pieces of advice Crossword Clue

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  TIPS

• ___ on (puts trust in) Crossword Clue

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  RELIES

• Not common Crossword Clue

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  UNUSUAL

• "Grey's Anatomy" actress Pompeo Crossword Clue

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  ELLEN

• Cast member Crossword Clue

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  ACTOR

• Greek letter after pi Crossword Clue

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  RHO

• Part of a shark Crossword Clue

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  FIN

• Weekly promotion at some Mexican restaurants Crossword Clue

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  TACOTUESDAY

• Sci-fi saucer Crossword Clue

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  UFO

• Only two-digit number spelled without a "T" Crossword Clue

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  ELEVEN

• Surrounding glow Crossword Clue

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  AURA

• "___ it go!" Crossword Clue

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  LET

• Platforms for choirs Crossword Clue

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  RISERS

• Lunch, for one Crossword Clue

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  MEAL