Crossword clue

“Supposedly private but widely known matter”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
OPENSECRET
Letters10
Starts withO
Ends withT
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 17, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Supposedly private but widely known matter” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with O and ends with T, 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 “Supposedly private but widely known matter” clue?+

The answer is OPENSECRET (10 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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