What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Title turned down by Stephen Hawking" from August 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Title turned down by Stephen Hawking”

This clue appeared as 63-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SIR

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Title turned down by Stephen Hawking” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 2, 2026 as 63-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Title turned down by Stephen Hawking” clue?+

The answer is SIR (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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