Crossword clue

“Express contempt”

This clue appeared as 10-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SCOFF
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withF
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 24, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Express contempt” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with F, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Express contempt” clue?+

The answer is SCOFF (5 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.

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