Crossword clue

“Strike down”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SMITE
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Strike down” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 6, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for July 6, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Strike down” clue?+

The answer is SMITE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on July 6, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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