What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue ""Quiet down!"" from July 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"Quiet down!"”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHUSH

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withH

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Quiet down!"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Quiet down!"” clue?+

The answer is SHUSH (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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