What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Promised" from October 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Promised”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

VOWED

Letters5

Starts withV

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 7, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Promised” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with V and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Promised” clue?+

The answer is VOWED (5 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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