“Ruse”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| TRICK | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| HOAX | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ruse” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 14, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for September 14, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ruse” clue?+
The answer is TRICK (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on September 14, 2026.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 14, 2026, or browse every date on the USA Today Crossword hub.