Crossword clue

“Gets really mentally stuck on something”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
OBSESSES
Letters8
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 12, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Gets really mentally stuck on something” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, 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 “Gets really mentally stuck on something” clue?+

The answer is OBSESSES (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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