What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "*Guess" from October 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“*Guess”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance

SHOTINTHEDARK

Letters13

Starts withS

Ends withK

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 20, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Guess” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with K, 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 “*Guess” clue?+

The answer is SHOTINTHEDARK (13 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 20, 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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