Crossword clue

“What you have direct authority over”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
SPHEREOFCONTROL
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 13, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What you have direct authority over” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 13, 2026 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with L, 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 “What you have direct authority over” clue?+

The answer is SPHEREOFCONTROL (15 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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