Crossword clue

“Indirect social connection”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
FRIENDOFAFRIEND
Letters15
Starts withF
Ends withD
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 8, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Indirect social connection” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with F and ends with D, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Indirect social connection” clue?+

The answer is FRIENDOFAFRIEND (15 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.

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