What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "The moon has eight" from June 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“The moon has eight”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

PHASES

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 26, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The moon has eight” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 26, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The moon has eight” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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