What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Does some recon work" from July 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Does some recon work”

This clue appeared as 42-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SCOUTS

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Does some recon work” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Does some recon work” clue?+

The answer is SCOUTS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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