Crossword clue
“Sinister forces”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EVILSLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sinister forces” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sinister forces” clue?+
The answer is EVILS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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