What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Forensics franchise" from July 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Forensics franchise”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

CSI

Letters3

Starts withC

Ends withI

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 21, 20263 letters→USA Today Crossword
Jul 1, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Forensics franchise” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 1, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with I.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for July 1, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

More clues from this puzzle

1AQuiz4 letters 5A"Calvin and Hobbes" bully3 letters 8AInvent, like a phrase4 letters 12A"i'm cackling"4 letters 13ACertain term of address4 letters 14APrefix for "biography"4 letters 15ACrossword enthusiast (aka you!)14 letters 18ALets out frustration through one's feet6 letters

FAQ

What is the answer to the “Forensics franchise” clue?+

The answer is CSI (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on July 1, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 1, 2026, or browse every date on the USA Today Crossword hub.