Crossword clue

“Creative and crafty”

This clue appeared as 71-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ARTSY
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Creative and crafty” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 14, 2026 as 71-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Creative and crafty” clue?+

The answer is ARTSY (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 14, 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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