What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ 500 (auto race)" from June 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ 500 (auto race)”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

INDY

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ 500 (auto race)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ 500 (auto race)” clue?+

The answer is INDY (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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