What is the answer to "According to" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "According to" is PER (3 letters).

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According to USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 29, 2026 puzzle

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PER

3 letters · Down · last seen June 29, 2026

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