What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Midwestern interjection" from July 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Midwestern interjection”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

OPE

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Midwestern interjection” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Midwestern interjection” clue?+

The answer is OPE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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