Crossword clue

“Brief piece of creative writing”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
FLASHFICTION
Letters12
Starts withF
Ends withN
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 1, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Brief piece of creative writing” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with F and ends with N, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Brief piece of creative writing” clue?+

The answer is FLASHFICTION (12 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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