What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Intelligent" from September 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Intelligent”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SMART

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 8, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Intelligent” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Intelligent” clue?+

The answer is SMART (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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