Crossword clue

“Like some energy bars”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NUTTY
Letters5
Starts withN
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like some energy bars” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 3, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like some energy bars” clue?+

The answer is NUTTY (5 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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