What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "In an on-the-nose fashion" from September 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“In an on-the-nose fashion”

This clue appeared as 57-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

APTLY

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “In an on-the-nose fashion” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 14, 2026 as 57-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “In an on-the-nose fashion” clue?+

The answer is APTLY (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 14, 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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