What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Heartfelt" from June 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Heartfelt”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

EARNEST

Letters7

Starts withE

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 16, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Heartfelt” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 16, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for June 16, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Heartfelt” clue?+

The answer is EARNEST (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 16, 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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