What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Cause to chuckle" from July 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Cause to chuckle”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

AMUSE

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Cause to chuckle” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 15, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A 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 “Cause to chuckle” clue?+

The answer is AMUSE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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