Crossword clue

“Claims”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersSeen 3 times
ALLEGES
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels3

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
ALLEGES72 of 3
SAYS41 of 3

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About this clue

The clue “Claims” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 25, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A 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 “Claims” clue?+

The answer is ALLEGES (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on August 25, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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