Crossword clue

“Built up, like interest”

This clue appeared as 42-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ACCRUED
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withD
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Built up, like interest” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 1, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with D, 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 “Built up, like interest” clue?+

The answer is ACCRUED (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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