What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Catch fire" from June 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Catch fire”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersSeen 3 times

IGNITE

Letters6

Starts withI

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Catch fire” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 26, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for June 26, 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 “Catch fire” clue?+

The answer is IGNITE (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on June 26, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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