What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Paltry amounts" from August 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Paltry amounts”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

IOTAS

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Paltry amounts” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 4, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Paltry amounts” clue?+

The answer is IOTAS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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