What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "BMW alternative" from June 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“BMW alternative”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

MERCEDES

Letters8

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 23, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “BMW alternative” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 23, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, 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 “BMW alternative” clue?+

The answer is MERCEDES (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 23, 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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