Crossword clue

“Get final say in an argument, e.g.”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
HAVETHELASTWORD
Letters15
Starts withH
Ends withD
Vowels5

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The clue “Get final say in an argument, e.g.” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with D, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Get final say in an argument, e.g.” clue?+

The answer is HAVETHELASTWORD (15 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 9, 2026.

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