____-deep
Latest answer — August 12, 2026
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Clue decoded
KNEE completes the familiar phrase “knee-deep,” meaning immersed to the level of one’s knees. The blank and hyphen indicate that only the first part of the compound is wanted.
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This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance
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- 1. Martin of the '60s — Answer: DEAN. Hint: Think of the smooth-voiced Rat Pack singer and actor who charmed audiences in the 1960s 🎙️
- 5. Inactively — Answer: IDLY. Hint: Doing nothing, as you might wait around. 💤
- 6. Top execs. — Answer: CEOS. Hint: Think of the leaders steering a company from the very top. 🏢
- 7. ____-deep — Answer: KNEE. Hint: Think of the joint that bends in the middle of your leg—it's where this phrase reaches. 🦵
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- 1. Martin of the '60s — Answer: DICK. Hint: Think of the comedian who co-hosted the zany sketch show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. 🎭
- 2. Barbara of the '60s — Answer: EDEN. Hint: Think of the actress who made a magical genie famous on 1960s television. ✨
- 3. ____ vera — Answer: ALOE. Hint: Think of the gel-filled succulent commonly used to soothe sunburns and complete this botanical phrase. 🌿
- 4. "The Big Board" letters — Answer: NYSE. Hint: Picture the iconic stock exchange where Wall Street trading takes place. 📈
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The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “____-deep” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is KNEE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 12, 2026 at 7-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.
“____-deep” answer
KNEE (4 letters)
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When else has “____-deep” appeared?
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August 12, 2026 (most recent) → KNEE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More USA Today Quick answers for August 12, 2026
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Across
- 1. Martin of the '60s → DEAN
- 5. Inactively → IDLY
- 6. Top execs. → CEOS
- 7. ____-deep → KNEE
Down
- 1. Martin of the '60s → DICK
- 2. Barbara of the '60s → EDEN
- 3. ____ vera → ALOE
- 4. "The Big Board" letters → NYSE
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What is the answer to “____-deep”?
The answer is KNEE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “____-deep”?
4 letters: KNEE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 12, 2026, at 7-Across.
Can “____-deep” 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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