Crossword clue

“Best Comeback Athlete and Best Bowler, e.g.”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ESPYS
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Best Comeback Athlete and Best Bowler, e.g.” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E 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 “Best Comeback Athlete and Best Bowler, e.g.” clue?+

The answer is ESPYS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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