What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Careful inspection" from September 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Careful inspection”

This clue appeared as 43-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

PERUSAL

Letters7

Starts withP

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Careful inspection” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 1, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with L, 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 “Careful inspection” clue?+

The answer is PERUSAL (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 1, 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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