Crossword clue

“It requires a delicate balance”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
TIGHTROPEACT
Letters12
Starts withT
Ends withT
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 30, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It requires a delicate balance” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 30, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with T and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It requires a delicate balance” clue?+

The answer is TIGHTROPEACT (12 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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