What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ rather than later" from September 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ rather than later”

This clue appeared as 32-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SOONER

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 20, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ rather than later” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 32-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ rather than later” clue?+

The answer is SOONER (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 20, 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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