What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Core belief" from September 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Core belief”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

TENET

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Core belief” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 2, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Core belief” clue?+

The answer is TENET (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on September 2, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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