Crossword clue

“Not stale”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FRESH
Letters5
Starts withF
Ends withH
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Not stale” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 6, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not stale” clue?+

The answer is FRESH (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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