What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "The ___ (game with a "rosebud" cheat code)" from July 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“The ___ (game with a "rosebud" cheat code)”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SIMS

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “The ___ (game with a "rosebud" cheat code)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 18, 2026 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The ___ (game with a "rosebud" cheat code)” clue?+

The answer is SIMS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 18, 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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