Crossword clue

“Tattletale”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
RAT
Letters3
Starts withR
Ends withT
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
RAT31 of 2
NARC41 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Tattletale” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tattletale” clue?+

The answer is RAT (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on September 9, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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