Crossword clue

“31-, 36- and 40-Across, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
HOSTCOUNTRIES
Letters13
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 19, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “31-, 36- and 40-Across, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “31-, 36- and 40-Across, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup” clue?+

The answer is HOSTCOUNTRIES (13 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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