What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Gracefully flexible" from August 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Gracefully flexible”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LITHE

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Gracefully flexible” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Gracefully flexible” clue?+

The answer is LITHE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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