Crossword clue
“On edge”
This clue appeared as 51-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
TENSELetters5
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| UNEASY | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| TENSE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “On edge” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for August 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “On edge” clue?+
The answer is TENSE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on August 23, 2026.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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