Crossword clue

“Third letter of the NATO alphabet”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
CHARLIE
Letters7
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Third letter of the NATO alphabet” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 13, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Third letter of the NATO alphabet” clue?+

The answer is CHARLIE (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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