What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Wipe out" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Wipe out”

This clue appeared as 15-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

EATIT

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wipe out” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wipe out” clue?+

The answer is EATIT (5 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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