What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Best Casting, for one" from August 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Best Casting, for one”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OSCAR

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Best Casting, for one” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Best Casting, for one” clue?+

The answer is OSCAR (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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