____ in the -->

Latest answer — September 10, 2026

6 Across

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Clue explained

HOLE completes the paired phrase “hole in the wall,” with the arrow pointing to WALL, the crossing entry supplied by the corresponding down clue. Here, “hole-in-the-wall” can describe a modest, unpretentious eatery.

Clue type:
Cross-reference
A small, unassuming restaurant identified with the phrase “hole in the wall.”

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 10, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"It's happening __ __ speak!"
  2. 5BBQ side
  3. 6____ in the -->
  4. 7We can electrify the sea?

Down

  1. 1Tennis great Arthur
  2. 2Gin type
  3. 3--> ____ (modest eatery)
  4. 4Rams' counterparts

The answer to “____ in the -->” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is HOLE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 10, 2026 at 6-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.

“____ in the -->” answer

HOLE (4 letters)

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What does HOLE mean?

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

(noun)

  • a hollow place in a solid body or surface
  • a place or position that needs to be filled because someone or something is no longer there
  • an unpleasant place

When else has “____ in the -->” appeared?

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September 10, 2026 (most recent) → HOLE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “____ in the -->”?

The answer is HOLE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “____ in the -->”?

4 letters: HOLE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 10, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “____ in the -->” 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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