Crossword clue

“"Hacks" actress Jean”

This clue appeared as 32-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SMART
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Hacks" actress Jean” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Hacks" actress Jean” clue?+

The answer is SMART (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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