What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Teary-eyed" from August 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Teary-eyed”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MISTY

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 25, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Teary-eyed” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 25, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Teary-eyed” clue?+

The answer is MISTY (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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