What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Knuckle-headed move?" from August 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Knuckle-headed move?”

This clue appeared as 24-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

NOOGIE

Letters6

Starts withN

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Knuckle-headed move?” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 13, 2026 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Knuckle-headed move?” clue?+

The answer is NOOGIE (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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