Crossword clue

“"Next to the plate!"”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
BATTERUP
Letters8
Starts withB
Ends withP
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 18, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Next to the plate!"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with B and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for September 18, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Next to the plate!"” clue?+

The answer is BATTERUP (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 18, 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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