Crossword clue

“Whizzes”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersSeen 2 times
GENIUSES
Letters8
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels4

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
ZIPS41 of 2
GENIUSES81 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Whizzes” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 9, 2026 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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

The answer is GENIUSES (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on August 9, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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