Crossword clue
“"U-S-A! U-S-A! …," e.g.”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CHANTLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"U-S-A! U-S-A! …," e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 19, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C 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 “"U-S-A! U-S-A! …," e.g.” clue?+
The answer is CHANT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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