Crossword clue

“Video gaming pioneer”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ATARI
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Video gaming pioneer” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 3, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for October 3, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Video gaming pioneer” clue?+

The answer is ATARI (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 3, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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