Crossword clue

“Wiped out in a dramatic way”

This clue appeared as 46-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
FACEPLANTED
Letters11
Starts withF
Ends withD
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 11, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wiped out in a dramatic way” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 11, 2026 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with F and ends with D, 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 “Wiped out in a dramatic way” clue?+

The answer is FACEPLANTED (11 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.

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