Crossword clue

“Annual celebration of a "foster fail"”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
ADOPTIVERSARY
Letters13
Starts withA
Ends withY
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 12, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Annual celebration of a "foster fail"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with A and ends with Y, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Annual celebration of a "foster fail"” clue?+

The answer is ADOPTIVERSARY (13 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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