“Give some background information before telling a story”
This clue appeared as 24-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
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The clue “Give some background information before telling a story” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Give some background information before telling a story” clue?+
The answer is SETTHESCENE (11 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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