What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Floating aimlessly" from August 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Floating aimlessly”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ADRIFT

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Floating aimlessly” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Floating aimlessly” clue?+

The answer is ADRIFT (6 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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