Angel topper

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

2 Down

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Clue explained

A HALO is the ring traditionally shown above an angel’s head, making it the angel’s “topper.”

Clue type:
Definition
An angel depicted with a circular halo above its head.

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Staples slogan: "____ -->
  2. 5--> was ____!"
  3. 6Applaud
  4. 7(Bob [?) chest]

Down

  1. 1(High-[?) support]
  2. 2Angel topper
  3. 3"Quickly!"
  4. 4Hunt and peck, say

The answer to “Angel topper” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is HALO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 14, 2026 at 2-Down. 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.

“Angel topper” answer

HALO (4 letters)

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What does HALO mean?

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

(noun)

  • a circle of light shown around or above the head of a saint or holy person to represent their holiness
  • a circle of white or coloured light around the sun, moon, or other luminous body caused by refraction through ice crystals in the atmosphere

When else has “Angel topper” appeared?

USA Today Quick Cross reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 14, 2026 (most recent) → HALO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Angel topper”?

The answer is HALO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Angel topper”?

4 letters: HALO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 14, 2026, at 2-Down.

Can “Angel topper” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today Quick Cross 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 today's USA Today Quick answers?

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