Cain's brother
Latest answer — October 06, 2026
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Clue explained
Abel is Cain’s brother in the biblical book of Genesis. The two are the sons of Adam and Eve, and Abel tends sheep while Cain farms the land. In the story, God favors Abel’s offering, and Cain kills him out of jealousy, making Abel the Bible’s first murder victim. The clue asks for the brother’s name, not for Cain’s other family details.
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The answer to “Cain's brother” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ABEL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on October 6, 2026 at 5-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.
“Cain's brother” answer
ABEL (4 letters)
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What is the answer to “Cain's brother”?
The answer is ABEL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on October 6, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Cain's brother”?
4 letters: ABEL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on October 6, 2026, at 5-Across.
Can “Cain's brother” 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.
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