What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Kicks, like a football" from September 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Kicks, like a football”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PUNTS

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kicks, like a football” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 30, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kicks, like a football” clue?+

The answer is PUNTS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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