“Dark ___ (aesthetic associated with old libraries and tweed)”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
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The clue “Dark ___ (aesthetic associated with old libraries and tweed)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 11, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Dark ___ (aesthetic associated with old libraries and tweed)” clue?+
The answer is ACADEMIA (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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