What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Builders of Machu Picchu" from August 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Builders of Machu Picchu”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

INCAS

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Builders of Machu Picchu” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 8, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Builders of Machu Picchu” clue?+

The answer is INCAS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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