What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Loch with a cryptid" from July 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Loch with a cryptid”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

NESS

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Loch with a cryptid” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 7, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Loch with a cryptid” clue?+

The answer is NESS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on July 7, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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