What is the answer to "Was invested" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Was invested" is CARED (5 letters).

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Was invested USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 18, 2026 puzzle

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CARED

5 letters · Down · last seen July 18, 2026

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