Crossword clue

“Lemony Snicket, e.g.”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALIAS
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 10, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lemony Snicket, e.g.” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 10, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lemony Snicket, e.g.” clue?+

The answer is ALIAS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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