What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Afternoon shows" from June 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Afternoon shows”

This clue appeared as 55-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

MATINEES

Letters8

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 11, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Afternoon shows” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 11, 2026 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with M 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 “Afternoon shows” clue?+

The answer is MATINEES (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 11, 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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