____ Canal
Latest answer — August 09, 2026
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Clue explained
Suez is the proper name in Suez Canal, the waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The blank calls for the canal’s geographic name.
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This clue's Sunday, August 09, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “____ Canal” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is SUEZ — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 9, 2026 at 1-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.
“____ Canal” answer
SUEZ (4 letters)
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August 9, 2026 (most recent) → SUEZ. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “____ Canal”?
The answer is SUEZ, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “____ Canal”?
4 letters: SUEZ.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 9, 2026, at 1-Across.
Can “____ Canal” 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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