Crossword clue
“Slips and slides”
This clue appeared as 46-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SKIDSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Slips and slides” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S 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 “Slips and slides” clue?+
The answer is SKIDS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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