What is the answer to "Highly sought-after achievement" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Highly sought-after achievement" is HOLYGRAIL (9 letters).

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Highly sought-after achievement USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 14, 2026 puzzle

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HOLYGRAIL

9 letters · Down · last seen July 14, 2026

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