Crossword clue

“Linnaeus who developed scientific nomenclature”

This clue appeared as 62-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

CARL

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withL

Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Linnaeus who developed scientific nomenclature” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 62-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with L.

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The answer is CARL (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 17, 2026.

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