Crossword clue

“Wipes clean”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ERASES
Letters6
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 22, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wipes clean” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, 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 “Wipes clean” clue?+

The answer is ERASES (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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