Crossword clue
“Mends, like socks”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
DARNSLetters5
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mends, like socks” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D 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 “Mends, like socks” clue?+
The answer is DARNS (5 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.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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