Crossword clue

“U-turn from NNW”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 3 times
SSE
Letters3
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “U-turn from NNW” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “U-turn from NNW” clue?+

The answer is SSE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on August 18, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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