Hints that help decipher the meaning of an unfamiliar word USA Today Crossword Clue

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Hints that help decipher the meaning of an unfamiliar word" is CONTEXTCLUES (12 letters).

Across clue · from the August 21, 2026 puzzle

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CONTEXTCLUES

12 letters · Across · last seen August 21, 2026

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