Crossword clue

“Professional occupation”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
CAREER
Letters6
Starts withC
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 12, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Professional occupation” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with R, 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 “Professional occupation” clue?+

The answer is CAREER (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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