What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Short instant" from August 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Short instant”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SEC

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Short instant” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 30, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Short instant” clue?+

The answer is SEC (3 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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