Crossword clue

“Like a submarine”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NAVAL
Letters5
Starts withN
Ends withL
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 11, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like a submarine” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 11, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a submarine” clue?+

The answer is NAVAL (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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