Crossword clue

“Fried squid dish”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersSeen 2 times
CALAMARI
Letters8
Starts withC
Ends withI
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Fried squid dish” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 27, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with C and ends with I, with 4 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 27, 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 “Fried squid dish” clue?+

The answer is CALAMARI (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on June 27, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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