Crossword clue
“According to”
This clue appeared as 7-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
PERLetters3
Starts withP
Ends withR
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “According to” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for October 16, 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 “According to” clue?+
The answer is PER (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 16, 2026.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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