What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Creepy-sounding lake" from July 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Creepy-sounding lake”

This clue appeared as 57-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ERIE

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Creepy-sounding lake” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 13, 2026 as 57-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 “Creepy-sounding lake” clue?+

The answer is ERIE (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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