What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Sea creatures that resemble showy flowers" from July 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sea creatures that resemble showy flowers”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

ANEMONES

Letters8

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sea creatures that resemble showy flowers” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 6, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sea creatures that resemble showy flowers” clue?+

The answer is ANEMONES (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 6, 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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