Crossword clue

“Least ideal scenario imaginable”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
WORSTNIGHTMARE
Letters14
Starts withW
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 28, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Least ideal scenario imaginable” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with W and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Least ideal scenario imaginable” clue?+

The answer is WORSTNIGHTMARE (14 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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