What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "The real deal" from September 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“The real deal”

This clue appeared as 30-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LEGIT

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 28, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The real deal” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The real deal” clue?+

The answer is LEGIT (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 28, 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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