What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Plot-Mandated Friendship Failure, e.g." from October 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Plot-Mandated Friendship Failure, e.g.”

This clue appeared as 64-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TROPE

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Plot-Mandated Friendship Failure, e.g.” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 64-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plot-Mandated Friendship Failure, e.g.” clue?+

The answer is TROPE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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