Crossword clue

“Highly skilled”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ADROIT
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Highly skilled” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, 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 “Highly skilled” clue?+

The answer is ADROIT (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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