Curved structure
Latest answer — August 13, 2026
5 Across
Scroll down for rest of crossword answers
Clue decoded
An ARCH is a curved structural form that spans an opening, such as a doorway or bridge support.
- Clue type:
- Definition
USA Today Quick Crossword
This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance
Tap a square to reveal a letter.
Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.
Across
Down
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Heavy jacket — Answer: COAT. Hint: Think of the sturdy outer layer you reach for on a chilly day. 🧥
- 5. Curved structure — Answer: ARCH. Hint: Think of a graceful, doorway-shaped bend often seen in bridges or entrances. 🏛️
- 6. Tractor-trailer — Answer: SEMI. Hint: Think of the common nickname for a large truck hauling a trailer. 🚛
- 7. Certain garden tools — Answer: HOES. Hint: These simple hand tools help loosen soil and tackle weeds. 🌱
Down
- 1. Paper money — Answer: CASH. Hint: What you might carry in a wallet instead of coins 💵
- 2. Chocolate cookie brand — Answer: OREO. Hint: These classic cookies are known for their distinctive cream filling and are often enjoyed with a glass of milk! 🍪
- 3. Zenith — Answer: ACME. Hint: Think of the very highest point, where things reach their peak ⛰️
- 4. Not that — Answer: THIS. Hint: Think of the demonstrative pronoun for something close at hand. 👈
Recent USA Today Quick Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “Curved structure” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ARCH — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 13, 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.
“Curved structure” answer
ARCH (4 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's ARCH.
When else has “Curved structure” 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 13, 2026 (most recent) → ARCH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More USA Today Quick answers for August 13, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the USA Today Quick on August 13, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Heavy jacket → COAT
- 5. Curved structure → ARCH
- 6. Tractor-trailer → SEMI
- 7. Certain garden tools → HOES
Down
- 1. Paper money → CASH
- 2. Chocolate cookie brand → OREO
- 3. Zenith → ACME
- 4. Not that → THIS
Want the whole grid in one place? The full USA Today Quick answer list for August 13, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live USA Today Quick answers are always one click away from the today page.
About the USA Today Quick Crossword
USA Today's Quick Cross is a tiny daily grid you can finish in about a minute. With so few squares, one unfamiliar clue can stop the whole puzzle — which is why a letter-by-letter reveal and a short explanation are especially useful here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Curved structure”?
The answer is ARCH, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Curved structure”?
4 letters: ARCH.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 13, 2026, at 5-Across.
Can “Curved structure” 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?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the USA Today Quick answers page.
Crossword Clues
Looking up a clue? Jump into today's answers and clue help from top puzzles.