What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Educated guess (Abbr.)" from October 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Educated guess (Abbr.)”

This clue appeared as 43-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

EST

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Educated guess (Abbr.)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Educated guess (Abbr.)” clue?+

The answer is EST (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 7, 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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