What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Tough spots" from June 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tough spots”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BINDS

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Tough spots” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 30, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tough spots” clue?+

The answer is BINDS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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