Carry

Latest answer — August 28, 2026

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Clue explained

TOTE means to carry, usually while conveying something from one place to another. It is the base-form verb required by the clue’s imperative-style wording.

Clue type:
Definition
A person carrying a large bag.

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Insurance type
  2. 5Insurance type
  3. 6Horse gait
  4. 7Insurance type

Down

  1. 1Washing activity
  2. 2"Gold" in Brazil
  3. 3Type of bomb
  4. 4Carry

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Insurance type — Answer: BOAT. Hint: This policy protects a vessel used on the water. ⛵
  2. 5. Insurance type — Answer: AUTO. Hint: This coverage is designed for a motor vehicle. 🚘
  3. 6. Horse gait — Answer: TROT. Hint: This lively pace is faster than a walk but slower than a canter! 🐎
  4. 7. Insurance type — Answer: HOME. Hint: This policy covers a residence and its belongings. 🏠

Down

  1. 1. Washing activity — Answer: BATH. Hint: This cleaning routine usually involves soaking in a tub. 🛁
  2. 2. "Gold" in Brazil — Answer: OURO. Hint: Use the Portuguese word for this precious metal. ✨
  3. 3. Type of bomb — Answer: ATOM. Hint: This bomb packs nuclear power into the smallest unit of matter ☢️
  4. 4. Carry — Answer: TOTE. Hint: What you do with bags when your hands are up for the job 🛍️

The answer to “Carry” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is TOTE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 2026 at 4-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.

“Carry” answer

TOTE (4 letters)

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What does TOTE mean?

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

(verb)

  • carry, wield, or convey (something heavy or substantial)

When else has “Carry” 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.

August 28, 2026 (most recent) → TOTE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Carry”?

The answer is TOTE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Carry”?

4 letters: TOTE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 28, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Carry” 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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