What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Think highly of" from October 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Think highly of”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ESTEEM

Letters6

Starts withE

Ends withM

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 23, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Think highly of” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with M, 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 “Think highly of” clue?+

The answer is ESTEEM (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 23, 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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