What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Excited tail movements" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Excited tail movements”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

WAGS

Letters4

Starts withW

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Excited tail movements” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Excited tail movements” clue?+

The answer is WAGS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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