Crossword clue

“Common sled dog”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HUSKY
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Common sled dog” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H 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 “Common sled dog” clue?+

The answer is HUSKY (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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