Crossword clue

“Element of pure awesomeness”

This clue appeared as 32-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
WOWFACTOR
Letters9
Starts withW
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 8, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Element of pure awesomeness” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 32-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with W and ends with R, 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 “Element of pure awesomeness” clue?+

The answer is WOWFACTOR (9 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 8, 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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