Crossword clue

“Woman working with a mentor”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PROTEGEE
Letters8
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 28, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Woman working with a mentor” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 28, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Woman working with a mentor” clue?+

The answer is PROTEGEE (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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