Crossword clue

“Not in the know”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
UNAWARE
Letters7
Starts withU
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 12, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Not in the know” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with U and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not in the know” clue?+

The answer is UNAWARE (7 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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