What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Calls it a day . . . or a career" from July 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Calls it a day . . . or a career”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

RETIRES

Letters7

Starts withR

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Calls it a day . . . or a career” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 29, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, 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 “Calls it a day . . . or a career” clue?+

The answer is RETIRES (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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