Crossword clue
“Cries out in surprise”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
YELPSLetters5
Starts withY
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Cries out in surprise” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Y and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Cries out in surprise” clue?+
The answer is YELPS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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