What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Losing streak" from August 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Losing streak”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SLUMP

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Losing streak” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 11, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Losing streak” clue?+

The answer is SLUMP (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 11, 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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