Crossword clue

“Crossword enthusiast (aka you!)”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
CRUCIVERBALIST
Letters14
Starts withC
Ends withT
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 1, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Crossword enthusiast (aka you!)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 1, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Crossword enthusiast (aka you!)” clue?+

The answer is CRUCIVERBALIST (14 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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