What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Plunged" from August 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Plunged”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DIVED

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Plunged” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plunged” clue?+

The answer is DIVED (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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