Crossword clue

“Slip past”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
EVADE
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
EVADE51 of 2
ELUDE51 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Slip past” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Slip past” clue?+

The answer is EVADE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on September 18, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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