What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue ""And the cat's in the ___ and the silver spoon"" from September 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"And the cat's in the ___ and the silver spoon"”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CRADLE

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “"And the cat's in the ___ and the silver spoon"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"And the cat's in the ___ and the silver spoon"” clue?+

The answer is CRADLE (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 24, 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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