Crossword clue

“"You missed the deadline"”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
TOOLATE
Letters7
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 28, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"You missed the deadline"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with T 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 “"You missed the deadline"” clue?+

The answer is TOOLATE (7 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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