Crossword clue

“Question before an evening meal”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
WHATSFORDINNER
Letters14
Starts withW
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 3, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Question before an evening meal” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 3, 2026 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with W and ends with R, 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 “Question before an evening meal” clue?+

The answer is WHATSFORDINNER (14 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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