What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "x or y, on a graph" from August 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“x or y, on a graph”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AXIS

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “x or y, on a graph” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 4, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “x or y, on a graph” clue?+

The answer is AXIS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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