What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "4-0 World Series win, for example" from July 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“4-0 World Series win, for example”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

CLEANSWEEP

Letters10

Starts withC

Ends withP

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 12, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “4-0 World Series win, for example” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 12, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C and ends with P, 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 “4-0 World Series win, for example” clue?+

The answer is CLEANSWEEP (10 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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