Crossword clue
“Polite refusal”
This clue appeared as 57-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
NOSIRLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Polite refusal” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Polite refusal” clue?+
The answer is NOSIR (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on August 24, 2026.
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