Crossword clue

“Fastest land animal”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
CHEETAH
Letters7
Starts withC
Ends withH
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 21, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fastest land animal” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 21, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with H, 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 “Fastest land animal” clue?+

The answer is CHEETAH (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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