What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Really lay into" from August 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Really lay into”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ASSAIL

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 6, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Really lay into” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 6, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with L, 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 “Really lay into” clue?+

The answer is ASSAIL (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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