Type of nerve

Latest answer — August 18, 2026

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The vagus is a major cranial nerve, extending from the brain through the neck and into the chest and abdomen. Thus VAGUS names a type of nerve.

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An anatomical illustration showing the vagus nerve running from the brain through the body

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The answer to “Type of nerve” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is VAGUS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 18, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 31-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Type of nerve” answer

VAGUS (5 letters)

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What does VAGUS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of VAGUS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • each of the tenth pair of cranial nerves, supplying the heart, lungs, upper digestive tract, and other organs of the chest and abdomen

When else has “Type of nerve” appeared?

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August 18, 2026 (most recent) → VAGUS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Type of nerve”?

The answer is VAGUS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Type of nerve”?

5 letters: VAGUS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 18, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 31-Across.

Can “Type of nerve” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

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