Crossword clue

“Touches on something upsetting”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
HITSANERVE
Letters10
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 1, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Touches on something upsetting” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 1, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with H and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Touches on something upsetting” clue?+

The answer is HITSANERVE (10 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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