What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ Moines, Iowa" from September 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ Moines, Iowa”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

DES

Letters3

Starts withD

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ Moines, Iowa” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 27, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ Moines, Iowa” clue?+

The answer is DES (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on September 27, 2026.

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