Crossword clue
“Direct and serious”
This clue appeared as 60-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
NONONSENSELetters10
Starts withN
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Direct and serious” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with N and ends with E, with 4 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 8, 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 “Direct and serious” clue?+
The answer is NONONSENSE (10 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 8, 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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