What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Direct route" from June 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Direct route”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

BEELINE

Letters7

Starts withB

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 25, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Direct route” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 25, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B 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 “Direct route” clue?+

The answer is BEELINE (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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