Crossword clue

“Rigmarole”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ORDEAL
Letters6
Starts withO
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 27, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rigmarole” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 27, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with L, 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 “Rigmarole” clue?+

The answer is ORDEAL (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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