What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "U-turn from NNW" from October 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“U-turn from NNW”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 3 times

SSE

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “U-turn from NNW” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “U-turn from NNW” clue?+

The answer is SSE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 4, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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