What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Hunter constellation" from July 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Hunter constellation”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ORION

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withN

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Hunter constellation” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with N, 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 “Hunter constellation” clue?+

The answer is ORION (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 21, 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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