What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "When dinosaurs roamed" from July 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“When dinosaurs roamed”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance

JURASSICPERIOD

Letters14

Starts withJ

Ends withD

Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 18, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “When dinosaurs roamed” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 18, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with J and ends with D, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “When dinosaurs roamed” clue?+

The answer is JURASSICPERIOD (14 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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