What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Free passes in playoffs" from August 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Free passes in playoffs”

This clue appeared as 55-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

BYES

Letters4

Starts withB

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Free passes in playoffs” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Free passes in playoffs” clue?+

The answer is BYES (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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