Crossword clue

“Manage operations by the book”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
RUNATIGHTSHIP
Letters13
Starts withR
Ends withP
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 26, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Manage operations by the book” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 26, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with R and ends with P, 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 “Manage operations by the book” clue?+

The answer is RUNATIGHTSHIP (13 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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