What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Polite refusal" from October 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Polite refusal”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

NOSIR

Letters5

Starts withN

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Polite refusal” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 22, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Polite refusal” clue?+

The answer is NOSIR (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 22, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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