Crossword clue

“Island east of Kauai”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OAHU
Letters4
Starts withO
Ends withU
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Island east of Kauai” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 3, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with U, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Island east of Kauai” clue?+

The answer is OAHU (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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