Crossword clue
“Candy Crush moves”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SWAPSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Candy Crush moves” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S 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 “Candy Crush moves” clue?+
The answer is SWAPS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 9, 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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