Crossword clue
“Ned Nickerson, to Nancy Drew”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
BEAULetters4
Starts withB
Ends withU
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ned Nickerson, to Nancy Drew” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with U, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ned Nickerson, to Nancy Drew” clue?+
The answer is BEAU (4 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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