What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Result that may lead to penalty kicks" from October 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Result that may lead to penalty kicks”

This clue appeared as 60-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TIE

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Result that may lead to penalty kicks” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 17, 2026 as 60-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Result that may lead to penalty kicks” clue?+

The answer is TIE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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