What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Offering that must be paid back" from August 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Offering that must be paid back”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LOAN

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Offering that must be paid back” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Offering that must be paid back” clue?+

The answer is LOAN (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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