What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Flattering poems" from September 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Flattering poems”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ODES

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Flattering poems” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 22, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Flattering poems” clue?+

The answer is ODES (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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