Crossword clue

“"I prefer something different"”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
NOTAFAN
Letters7
Starts withN
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “"I prefer something different"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with N and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"I prefer something different"” clue?+

The answer is NOTAFAN (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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